Environment
We aim to lead the aviation industry in sustainability through responsible action and long-term planning.
At Adelaide Airport, we are committed to minimising our environmental impact through innovative practices, responsible resource management, and long-term planning.
From reducing carbon emissions and improving energy efficiency to protecting local biodiversity and promoting sustainable transport, our environmental initiatives reflect our dedication to creating a cleaner, greener future for South Australia and beyond.
Adelaide Airport is committed to maintaining high air quality standards across its operations.
We actively monitor and manage air emissions to ensure a safe and healthy environment for passengers, staff, and the surrounding community. Through continuous improvement and collaboration with environmental experts, we aim to minimise our impact and contribute to cleaner skies for South Australia.
Protecting the environment is a core priority at Adelaide Airport.
We take proactive steps to manage our environmental footprint and safeguard the natural surroundings of our airport precinct. Through careful planning, compliance with regulatory standards, and ongoing collaboration with stakeholders, we aim to preserve local ecosystems and ensure sustainable growth for future generations.
Cultural Heritage Respectfully acknowledging the history of our land
Ethnographic records indicate that areas now encompassed by Adelaide Airport were once favoured camping places for the Kaurna people, the traditional custodians of the Adelaide Region. The Patawalonga Creek, along with its interconnected rivers and wetlands, holds deep cultural significance to the Kaurna people. Long before European settlement, the Kaurna people frequented the Patawalonga, bestowing it the name we use today, which means “boggy and bushy stretch with fish”.
Early settler accounts describe how the local Aboriginal people had camps on the creek’s eastern bank where they made rush baskets, bags, and mats – handcrafted goods what were traded with European settlers.
Adelaide Airport works to protect any potential cultural heritage artefacts or sites through company wide awareness and procedures.
Environment Management
Adelaide Airport takes a strategic and proactive approach to environmental management across its operations. Through robust planning, monitoring, and continuous improvement, we aim to minimise our environmental footprint while supporting sustainable growth and regulatory compliance.
Environment Guidelines
Adelaide Airport has developed comprehensive guidelines to support the responsible management of operational and construction activities that may impact the environment. These guidelines outline best practices and ensure all activities are carried out in alignment with relevant legislation.