Airport House is a new custom-designed workplace being developed at Queenstown Airport. The two-storey building will provide modern workspaces for our team and partner agencies, and strengthen the airport’s operational and emergency response capability.
The project is also an important enabler of our planned terminal expansion and upgrade. It will allow staff working in the terminal to be relocated, freeing up space for the redevelopment of the terminal and significant improvements to the traveller experience.
Construction began in September 2026, with Southbase Construction delivering the project under a design-and-build contract. The two-storey, 1,953m² building is scheduled to open in late 2027.
Designed with sustainability in mind
Airport House is the first project being delivered under Queenstown Airport’s Sustainability Design Guide, which embeds sustainability considerations into the planning and design of new infrastructure.
The building has been designed to achieve a minimum 5 Green Star rating and is anticipated to become the first Green Star-certified commercial building in the Queenstown Lakes District.
Queenstown Airport is also working closely with mana whenua partners on elements of the building’s design to ensure Airport House reflects the cultural identity of this region and creates a unique sense of place.
Supporting a resilient airport
Airport House will provide workspaces for Queenstown Airport staff, New Zealand Police and partner agencies, bringing together people who currently work across multiple offices and relocatable buildings around the airport.
It will also include a new Integrated Operations Centre, equipped with advanced technology to support airport operations, as well as a dedicated Emergency Operations Centre for use during an emergency response.
If you have any questions, please contact the project management team: projects@queenstownairport.co.nz