23Buildings & Places

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Gold Coast Airport International Terminal

ArchitectHassell
Building typeBehind the scenes
Year Built2022
Date12 October 2024
Opening Hours11:30 am - 2:30 pm
Photography PermittedYes
Photography by Scott Burrows
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Terminal Drive, Bilinga

Gold Coast Airport's three-year southern terminal expansion project officially opened in 2022, ensuring Gold Coast Airport is positioned as the preferred domestic and international gateway to the spectacular destinations of the Gold Coast and northern NSW.

In this behind-the-scenes tour, explore the operation and design intent behind the expansion. including the new international departures lounge, aerobridges and swing capability between Domestic and International modes.

The modern three-level, 30,000sq metre expansion, which connects seamlessly with the existing terminal, took three years to build and created over 2,000 local jobs.

It includes new shops, cafes, and six new gates allowing for a total of 19 aircraft to now be accommodated on the tarmac. There are new border control facilities, four glass aerobridges, seven escalators and nine lifts, a departure lounge, and a new baggage handling area.

Other details:

  • Some photography is permitted at this venue. Please follow the instructions of your tour guide on the day.
  • Pre-screening and security clearances will be required for registered participants.
  • Parking passes will be provided for short-term car park.
  • Approximately 1 hour duration (15 minutes check-in, 45 minute walking tour). Please note the tour covers a walking distance of approximately 1km.
  • Please note, although tour times are fully booked, you can still join the waitlist.

Images via Hassel. Photography by Scott Burrows.

 

 

Gold Coast Airport International Terminal

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