T5 In the Making Exhibition: Taking Visitors on a Journey into Singapore’s Aviation Future

SOUTHEAST ASIA BUILDING14 Jan 2026

[From left to right] CAAS Director-General Mr. Han Kok Juan, CAAS Chairman Mr. Edmund Cheng, Senior Minister of State for Transport Ms. Sun Xueling, Acting Minister for Transport Mr. Jeffrey Siow, CAG Chairman Mr. Lim Ming Yan, Permanent Secretary for Transport Mr. Lau Peet Meng, and CAG CEO Mr. Yam Kum Weng at the launch of T5 In the Making exhibition.

Zone 1, Another Bold Singapore Chapter, illustrates how Changi Airport’s T5 is poised to support the growth in Asia’s air travel and keep Singapore connected and competitive.

In the From Vision to Reality zone, visitors will discover an immersive experience that brings T5’s vision and scale to life.

Be inspired by the possibilities of Changi Airport’s future terminal through an AI-powered, interactive mural in Zone 5, Come Imagine with T5.

Upon check-in, visitors will receive a personalised ‘boarding pass’ that doubles as a stamp rally card, allowing them to collect stamps as they explore each exhibition zone.

Acting Minister for Transport and Senior Minister of State for Finance, Mr Jeffrey Siow, launched T5 In the Making on 5 January 2026, an immersive exhibition where visitors are invited to discover the vision, design, and innovations behind Changi Airport’s upcoming Terminal 5 (T5).

Jointly organised by the Ministry of Transport (MOT), the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS), and Changi Airport Group (CAG), T5 In the Making will be held from 6 January to March 2026 at Terminal 3’s Arrival Hall and is free for all visitors. Since registration opened to the public on 15 December 2025, 15,000 visitors have registered for tickets to the exhibition.

The exhibition’s launch event was attended by Ms Sun Xueling, Senior Minister of State, Ministry of Transport, and Ministry of National Development, as well as various members of the airport community.

T5 In the Making offers a unique perspective on how aviation has shaped Singapore’s story and continues to drive its growth into the future with T5.

Visitors will experience Changi Airport’s bold journey and future vision through five zones: from the airport’s strategic shift from Paya Lebar to Changi, to an experiential look at T5’s design, scale, and innovations. Visitors will witness the technologies being explored to address manpower, ageing population, and climate change challenges, and conclude their visit by imagining the future with interactive Artificial Intelligence (AI) experiences and viewing detailed scale models of T5 and the larger Changi East development.

Five experiences, one Changi story

At the check-in area of the exhibition, visitors will be issued a personalised ‘boarding pass’ with their registered name. As they travel through each zone, the pass acts as a stamp rally card, with five adorable Buddy Bear embossed stamps to be collected as keepsakes.

The first zone, Another Bold Singapore Chapter, illustrates the need for T5 and what it means for Singapore. It documents the decision Singapore made to shift its main civilian airport from Paya Lebar to Changi, setting the stage for strategic expansion to become the global air hub it is today. Through animations on a 2.7-metre-tall globe, see how Changi Airport is poised to capture opportunities from rising air travel demand in Asia with the development of T5.

The second zone, Built on Firm Foundations, shows how the bold decisions of past generations have shaped the present and continue to mould the future. Follow the evolution of Changi’s coastline through decades of land reclamation efforts that have paved the way for key airport developments. Trace the story of Terminals 1 to 4 and Jewel Changi Airport while recounting the multiple world-firsts that have defined Changi’s reputation for excellence.

A visual showcase awaits visitors at the third zone, From Vision to Reality. Witness the scale of T5 through an immersive experience and learn about the design considerations for this mega-yet-cosy terminal.

Next, take a glimpse into the future at the Cool Tech Warm Touch zone. From robotics to smart systems, view examples of the innovations and technologies being explored for T5 to address the challenges of manpower constraints, an ageing population, and climate change.

The fifth and final zone, Come Imagine with T5, encourages visitors to imagine what the future terminal could be. A dynamic, AI-powered, interactive mural weaves each visitor’s interests into a unique visual for a special photo moment. A scale model of T5 and Changi East offers visitors a detailed view of the development.

Exhibition details

Venue: Changi Airport Terminal 3, Level 1 Arrival Hall (near McDonald’s)
Exhibition period: 6 January to March 2026
Opening hours: 10.00am to 8.00pm daily (last entry at 7.15pm)
Admission: Free
Duration: 60 minutes (recommended)

Those interested in experiencing T5 In the Making are invited to register for a visit slot at https://www.changiairport.com/t5-in-the-making. Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis, and each booking can accommodate up to five persons. Visitors may reserve a visit slot up to 30 days in advance. Walk-in visits will be accepted, subject to available capacity.

Photo credit: Changi Airport Group

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