Western Sydney International Airport opens for passenger services
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Anthony Albanese (Prime Minister of Australia), Western Sydney International Airport
Sydney, Australia
October 25, 2026
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The A$5.6 billion Western Sydney International Airport officially opened to passengers on October 25. The airport is designed to operate 24 hours a day, unlike the existing Sydney airport which has curfew restrictions. The facility aims to serve the fast-growing population in western Sydney and has a capacity for 80 million passengers annually.
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