Hello everybody! Welcome to the Airport Construction/Expansion Tracking Thread! The purpose of this topic is to keep your fellow community members up-to-date about the latest and greatest improvements to airports all around the world.
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include the airport name and ICAO to avoid confusion
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Orlando International Airport (MCO/KMCO) is currently working on a few different projects, one being a newer and more modern baggage system for departures, with another being expansions to Terminal C, which will provide more widebody gates and the potential for more flights all around the world! The baggage system is predicted to be substantially completed by 2027…
…and the pedestrian bridge/additional C gates are set to be completed by the winter of this year (2025)!
There is currently a number of remodeling/expansion/upgrade efforts underway at Minneapolis - Saint Paul International Airport (MSP/KMSP).
Terminal 2 Expansion ($263 million): “The project will add two additional airline gates and increase spacing and passenger seating for H13 and H14, the existing northern-most gates. The expansion will also include new restrooms, concession spaces, and additional operational support areas for airlines and tenants.” - MAC. This will add 168,000 square feet of terminals pace. Between current and proposed projects, capacity at Terminal 2 could increase from 14 to 36 gates by 2030. This is part of a general refresh in Terminal Two, including re-windowing some aspects of hte terminal, switching florescent lights to LED lights, and flooring work.
Terminal Two serves Sun County and other LCCs (Frontier, Southwest, etc.) as well as Icelandair.
Terminal 1 Refresh ($242 million): Paid for in part by Delta, this refresh will impact 6 concourses in Terminal 1 and is the largest remodel since the terminal was built. It aims to “improve operations, sustainability, and the overall passenger experience, creating a more welcoming and engaging atmosphere for travelers.” 75 gates will get new seating, screens, and more power outlets, and the terminal as a whole will be updated, with new flooring/carpeting, refreshed lighting, and some behind the scenes upgrades to improve the eco-friendliness of the airport.
Public Safety and Operations Center: the Metropolitan Airport Commission is building a new 170,000 square foot Public Safety and Operations Center, which will house the Minneapolis Airport Police, Minneapolis Airport Fire Department, 911 dispatch center, and other emergency functions utilizing “state of the art” technologies.
Here’s an 11 minute interview with Kevin Thibault, MCO’s current CEO(they’re currently looking for a new one, as he resigned in September of '24) about MCO’s future plans and such:
Asheville Regional Airport (AVL/KAVL) has been working on renovating and building new things! Currently, projects include an expansion of the terminal, the construction of a new control tower, and new parking…
…and there will also be new baggage systems, security checkpoints, and renovated existing terminal area!
All of this construction is set to be completed by the summer of 2027! I cannot wait to have a larger terminal here, as I fly out of here rather often!
