The history of Brisbane Airport

Описание: Brisbane has a long and rich aviation history, dating from the 1920s to the present day. The growth of aviation and Brisbane Airport is inseparable from the rise of Brisbane itself.

The planning for Brisbane’s new runway commenced in the early 1970s, when it was clear that an expanded airport was needed to handle the growth of Brisbane into the future.

Brisbane’s new runway is the completion of long-term planning for Brisbane Airport which commenced in the 1970s. Construction of the new runway began in 2012, with the official opening on Sunday 12 July 2020.

The new runway gives Brisbane the most efficient runway system in Australia. It will serve the needs of South East Queensland for decades to come, maintaining and growing our connections with the world as our city continues to grow, while building the gateway to Queensland & Australia.

For more information on Brisbane’s new runway: https://www.bne.com.au/newrunway

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Historical footage and photography obtained from the following sources:
Brisbane City Council:
36949-BCC-B54: Passengers Boarding Ansett Douglas DC-9 Aircraft at Brisbane Airport – Eagle Farm
120084-BCC: City Hall Clock Tower under Construction
30530-BCC-B120: Qantas Jet at Brisbane Airport – Eagle Farm
31361-BCC-B120: Passengers Disembarking TAA Duper Viscount Aircraft at Brisbane Airport – Eagle Farm
31354-BCC-B120: Passengers Walking Across Airport Apron From TAA Terminal to Board TAA Super Viscount Aircraft at Brisbane Airport – Eagle Farm
BCC-T120M-1309-8: Expo 88 – Australia Sign
BCC-T120-1294.1: Expo 88
BCC-T35-289.3A: Expo 88 Mascot – Expo Oz – on Brisbane River

Don Flynn
Peter Christie
State Library of Queensland