A $58 million extension of Wellington will provide new space for retailers.
The project will add 6000sqm to the main terminal building and apron, including 30m to the terminal building, double the width of both southern piers, extra gate lounge space, new retail and food and beverage offerings, double the number of toilets, and more parking spaces for aircraft.
The extension to the main terminal will initially cater for 5.5m passengers that arrive and depart Wellington each year, including 750,000 flying internationally. Total passenger numbers are forecast to increase by around 135,000 per year.
Over the next five years the international market is forecast to rise by nearly 30 per cent and the domestic market by 10 per cent.
When the main terminal was opened in 1999 around 9500 passengers flowed through the airport each day. That has now increased to 15,000 on average with busy days reaching up to 20,000.
Steve Sanderson, CEO of Wellington Airport, said the extension to the terminal and apron will ensure the Wellington region continues to provide a world class, vibrant experience for travellers.”
“The extension will provide a refreshing, open space with easy movement throughout the terminal, clear signs and a centralised screening point for all passengers,” said Sanderson.
