Freight Services Take Off From Sydney's New Airport in 2026

Western Sydney International's 24-hour cargo precinct begins operations

Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport is officially open for business, with its first commercial freight flights taking off from its new 24-hour cargo precinct. The launch marks a milestone for Australia’s supply chains, domestic producers and manufacturers, and Western Sydney’s air cargo capacity. WSI CEO Simon Hickey said the cargo hub would create opportunities across Greater Sydney’s businesses, workers and supply chains. …

Freight services take off from Sydney's new airport in 2026

Freight traffic around the new Western Sydney International (WSI) Airport is due to increase by 33% after its 24-hour cargo terminal operations officially took off on Monday (July 27). The new terminal was inaugurated with the 10.25pm take-off of a Qantas Freight flight bound for Brisbane, Melbourne and Mascot (Sydney) carrying 165,000 Australia Post parcels. Twelve flights also arrived overnight, the airport says. Federal Minister for Transport…