Airport Name and ICAO/IATA Code
Western Sydney International Airport (Nancy-Bird Walton) (ICAO: YWSI / IATA: WSI)
Location (City, Country)
Sydney, Australia
Airport Type & Size
• Major upcoming international hub
• Scheduled to open in 2026
• Single runway initially (3,700m), capable of handling A350, B777, B787
• Designed for 10 million pax/year, scalable to 80M+
• Equipped for 24/7 operations with no curfew
Why should this airport be added to World of Airports?
• Represents the future of Australian aviation
• Adds realism through next-gen infrastructure
• Offers opportunity for “airport evolution” gameplay
• Complements Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) with new route dynamics
Major Airlines & Routes
• Expected: Qantas, Jetstar, Virgin Australia, Rex
• Future international links to Asia-Pacific, Middle East, US West Coast
• Domestic routes: Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth
Unique Features or Challenges
• Greenfield airport – ultra-modern layout, no legacy constraints
• Built for autonomous baggage systems, digital ATC towers
• Surrounded by protected airspace and terrain — adds realism to approaches
• Staged construction: future terminals and runways can be added later in-game
Optional: Links, images, maps, or videos
Western Sydney International Airport - Wikipedia
