Western Sydney International Airport

The story

The airport carries the name of Nancy-Bird Walton and recognises the Cabrogal as the first people of the land it stands on. Inside, the terminal is spacious and logically laid out. Its open design lets in plenty of light, there are seats and amenities throughout, and the food hall and shops sit together in a central area. The building relies heavily on technology. Bag drop is automated, and there are no airline-specific customer service counters, a departure from how most airports work. Air traffic control is managed remotely with computer assistance from a site a short distance away rather than from a tower on the premises. Routes run to destinations across Australia, New Zealand, Asia and the Pacific, giving Greater Western Sydney its own gateway to the region.