Almost 100 years after Brisbane’s first airport opened, Brisbane Airport is embarking on its next great transformation that will enable Queensland’s prosperity for decades to come.

Queensland is thriving and growing, with a population set to rise 16% from 2023 to 2032.

During this time, annual passengers at BNE will increase from 20 million to 30 million people, fuelled by the growing population and the rising popularity of the Olympic and Paralympic city.

To meet this demand and take advantage of the many opportunities it presents, we’re launching the biggest investment program in our history, with $5+ billion of spending planned in a series of projects — including a third passenger terminal, major upgrades to existing terminals, and the development of the region’s best connected commercial land.

This transformation is what we call Future BNE.

We’re investing now, to get ahead of the population growth curve so we’re ready for 2032 and beyond.

We’re investing now so Queensland and the world are more closely connected.

We’re investing now so passengers, cars and planes won’t need to queue on the ground or in the air.

We’re investing now so we’re the greenest airport in Australia and ready for the next generation of cleaner air travel.

And we’re investing now to make it easier for businesses and industry to relocate to the state’s best employment hub, and our freight gateway to the world.

Brisbane Airport plays a critical role in industries that are crucial to Queensland, including tourism, resources and mining, agriculture, aquaculture, healthcare, communications, and defence. Our connectivity to all parts of the country, and the world, makes this possible.

Our ambition is built on an understanding that, while we must meet the demands of our growing region, we also have a responsibility to future generations. The challenge that keeps us invigorated is how to service more passengers, while tackling carbon emission and looking after our neighbours.

In 2025, Brisbane Airport Corporation will aim to be net zero for Scope 1 & 2 emissions thanks to a landmark deal to use Queensland-generated solar and wind energy. And we are playing a leadership role within the industry to further help decarbonise aviation, including assisting with a trial of hydrogen electric powered aircraft.

There is much to celebrate as we chart a course down the green and gold runway for the decade of prosperity and opportunity ahead.