A large Costco warehouse and service station is coming to Brisbane Airport, with the major retail development planned to form part of a new mixed-use precinct directly opposite Brisbane Airport’s International Terminal.
Brisbane Airport has secured Brisbane’s first Costco warehouse, with the retailer set to occupy a 6.7-hectare site within a much larger 51-hectare development area. The Costco warehouse is expected to open in late 2029. The project represents an investment of more than $145 million by Costco and will be the company’s first warehouse within Brisbane City and its fourth location in Queensland.
Development Details
- New Costco warehouse and retail facility
- Service Station with 34 bowsers
- Located within Brisbane Airport’s new mixed-use precinct
- Positioned directly opposite the International Terminal
- Approximately 6.7 hectares of land
- Approximately 15,600sqm warehouse
- 870 car parking spaces
- Approximately 250 full-time jobs
- More than $145 million retail development investment
- Expected to open in late 2029
- Costco retail offering
- Groceries
- Electronics
- Apparel
- Fresh food
- Optical centre
- Hearing aid centre
- Tyre centre
- Food court
New Mixed-Use Precinct
The Costco development forms part of a significantly larger 51-hectare site being developed by Brisbane Airport. The broader precinct is intended to accommodate additional businesses and uses, with Brisbane Airport stating that Costco is the first of several announcements expected for the new destination. The area forms part of the Airport Central Precinct under the newly approved Brisbane Airport 2026 Master Plan, approved by Catherine King, Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government on 15 June 2026.
Key Details for Costco
- Part of a new 51-hectare mixed-use precinct
- Located directly opposite Brisbane Airport’s International Terminal
- The wider site is more than three times the size of South Bank Parklands
- Perimeter drainage works have commenced
- Costco will occupy approximately 12% of the wider development site
Gert-Jan de Graaff, Brisbane Airport CEO outlined that Costco would be a popular drawcard for the new precinct.
“Costco’s commitment marks the beginning of a new chapter for Brisbane Airport and is the first of many announcements to come as we bring to life a new mixed-use precinct for the city.
“Costco is just the beginning. Even a retailer of this scale will occupy only 12% of this huge development site, leaving significant opportunities for other businesses to establish themselves alongside one of the world’s most recognised retail brands.”
Chris Tingman, Costco Country Manager for Australia and New Zealand, outlined that the new Brisbane Airport warehouse is a strong vote of confidence in the area’s growth, with an investment of over $145 million in retail development.
“It is great news for our members across Brisbane. This is a dynamic and fast-growing region, and we look forward to bringing even greater value to members through our wide range of products and services. With over 900 sites worldwide and 15 other warehouses across the country, I am confident the community will benefit from the unique shopping experience Costco offers.
“Costco provides its members with exclusive access to quality brand-name merchandise at lower prices than typically found at conventional wholesale or retail stores. Our quality products range across groceries, electronics and apparel, along with our exciting fresh foods business. We will also offer substantial value in optical and hearing aid centres, a tyre centre and our food court.
“The warehouse will have 870 car parking spaces and will feature a fuel station with 34 bowsers for quick refuelling.
“It will employ approximately 250 full-time staff once complete.
“To sign up, visit Costco.com.au. Members can shop online right away and use their membership at any warehouse around the world. An annual Costco membership costs $65 for businesses and individuals, and $130 for Executive Membership.”
Further Information and References
- Date Announced: 27 August 2026
- Media Release: Brisbane Airport Corporation
- Images: Supplied and BAC Airport Masterplan 2026
- Location: Directly opposite Brisbane Airport International Terminal
- Distance from Brisbane CBD: Approximately 12 kilometres
- Precinct: New mixed-use precinct
- Surrounding development: Brisbane Airport’s wider Future BNE transformation
- Interactive Image: Google Aerial and Streetview
Extracted in full from: https://yourneighbourhood.com.au/large-costco-service-station-announced-brisbane-airport/
