Total air passenger numbers are forecast to increase by 51% over the planning period, from 43.3 million in 2017 to 65.6 million in 2039. Growth in total aircraft movements is expected to be lower than passenger growth, and increase by 17% to 408,250 in 2039. This reflects airline feedback and expectations regarding continued up-gauging of aircraft and increases in seat density and load factors.
All forecasts assume that from late 2026, Sydney basin’s aviation demand will be served by two international airports, being Sydney Airport and Western Sydney Airport. Master Plan 2039 assumes that the existing flight paths will remain unchanged throughout the planning period.
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