Sydney's second airport is 80 years in the making

Key points

• Western Sydney International Airport is set to take its first passenger flight on Sunday, marking the end of a long debate over Sydney's second airport. Governments considered many sites since 1946 before selecting Badgerys Creek in 1986.
• Protests over noise and environmental concerns continued for decades. Construction began in 2018, and the $5.6 billion airport can handle 10 million passengers and 1.8 million tonnes of cargo a year.
• Residents say they still have concerns about noise and local services.