Perth Airport has announced a record 16.9 million passengers passed through its terminals in 2024, an increase of 10.5 per cent from 2023.
International visitors represented 56 per cent of the additional 1.6 million passengers, confirming a strong rebound in overseas travel post-pandemic.
Meanwhile, Perth Airport reported a 7 per cent increase in regional travel and a 6 per cent increase in interstate travel.
The new passenger record for 2024 represented a 14 per cent increase from pre-pandemic figures.
Chief executive Jason Waters said Perth Airport’s aviation growth reflected growth in the state’s economy.
“If Perth Airport is growing, then the Western Australian economy is growing and prospering,” he said.
“We believe there is great potential for further growth in passenger numbers as we move towards a potential 20 million passengers a year by 2030.
“International travel has enormous potential with Perth Airport and Tourism WA about to host almost 1,000 national and international aviation decision-makers for the Routes Asia conference in March.”
Mr Waters said increasing capacity at Perth Airport was key to enable continued visitor growth, with $5 billion worth of infrastructure upgrades in the pipeline.
A new multi-storey carpark is already under construction and works on a new runway are expected to commence in the first half of 2025.
“We are pushing ahead with our planning and delivery of a multi-billion-dollar investment program to deliver a new runway, new terminal facilities, two multi-storey carparks with major road upgrades, and our first hotel,” Mr Waters said.
“This will see the capacity and efficiency of Perth Airport grow and in turn will underpin more growth in aviation, tourism and hospitality, the resources sector, and international business and education links.
“Construction has commenced on the first multi-storey carpark, early works for the new runway are set to commence in the first half of this year, and work is accelerating on planning and approvals processes for the remaining major projects.
“This will deliver on the long-held vision for One Airport which will deliver greater efficiency for airlines, a better travel experience for passengers, and major economic benefits for Western Australia.”
Perth Airport reported profit after tax of $125.4 million for financial year 2024, an uplift from $110.4 in FY23, while its revenue growth was underpinned by its aviation, retail and property divisions.
