Graham Quirk has voiced his opposition to a new airport near Toowoomba bearing Brisbane's name.

However, the city's Lord Mayor says he is powerless to effect a name change.

An artist's impression of Brisbane West Wellcamp Airport.

Speaking to 612 ABC Brisbane breakfast host Spencer Howson on Tuesday morning, Cr Quirk said he was concerned the name of the new airport, 130 kilometres west of Brisbane, would mislead visitors.

"It is what it is but I am concerned about it from a reputational point of view," he said.