With easy access to the coast, especially West Beach, Adelaide and Glenelg, this airport is classified as a Specialist Activity Center. Accessible for freight operations and transportation thoroughfares, the Adelaide Airport is a central western location offering many opportunities in the way of business, commercial and retail. Its major focus is business, tourism, environmental sustainability and community. There is also enough additional land for future offices and warehouses.
Adelaide Airport Terminal One is truly a major asset to a successful travel experience. It is one of the most modern airports due to its 260 million dollar Terminal One phenomenon. At 750 meters long and 110 meters wide, this terminal boasts 3400 square meters, 33 retails stores that range from fashion and gifts to food and beverage, as well as free Internet service. It has state of the art facilities for passengers, places to socialize, and security. It also has two levels for arrivals and departures and exhibits a mezzanine level. This airport accommodates five million passengers a year assisting 3,000 people an hour with the collaboration of 42 check-in stations. The bays are equipped for 27 aircraft that are connected by 14 glass aerobridges to the terminals.
Airlines available to travelers include international, domestic, regional and charter. Six international airlines incorporate Qantas, Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Malaysia, Air New Zealand and Pacific Blue. Domestic airlines encompass Qantas, Jet, Virgin Blue, and TigerAirways.com. Regional airlines consist of Cobham, Alliance, Air South, Regional Express, Sharp Airlines and Qantaslink. There are also a variety of Charter airlines attainable depending on your traveling needs.
Additional developments are underway as part of a five year master plan for the Adelaide Airport. Some of these developments include a nine level Adelaide Airport Hotel, a new control tower, and a multilevel car park facility.
