Both maps illustrate the alterations that occurred in a Tilden airport over a thirty-year period, commencing from 1985.
Overall, the airport witnessed dramatic changes. This reveals a change from a rural to an urban landscape.
In 1985, Tilden Airport had an International Terminal and a Domestic Terminal, with a car park next to them. To the south, there were Airport Support services and several factory areas, while Johnson’s Farm was located in the north part. The airport was eight kilometres away from the city, and this distance did not change, At that time, the area was mainly used for transport, farming and industry.
By 2015, the airport had changed considerably, becoming an International airport. A second runway was built to the northeast of Runway One near the International Terminal, The Airport Support services were replaced and their place was taken by new Bus and Light Rail Station. Johnson’s Farm was chaged into the Business Park and the Housing Estate. The factory areas were replaced with the airport services and a hotel with a conference centre. However, the distance between the airport and the city remained the same.
