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DEN Gate Expansion Program

To accommodate the continued growth, DEN continues to expand the facilities and gates. The recent major development completed in 2022 is the Gate Expansion Project with an estimated budget of $2.3 billion which is part of DEN’s Capital Improvement Plan. The project includes a total of 39 new gates which will increase capacity by 30% with a total of nearly 1.2 million square feet of additional space. The Project will also include a number of improvements including a new commuter facility, airline support spaces, ground load facility, and technology upgrades.

Over 200 FODS Mats in Use on $3.4 Billion New T1 Project

Originally built in 1967, Terminal 1 served 2.5 million passengers over the first year of operation. Recently, this number has grown to over 11 million annual passengers which prompted the San Diego Regional Airport Authority to begin planning the terminal's expansion. The planning stage has included over 100 community meetings as well as an environmental study. After a federal environmental impact analysis was completed in October 2021, the Airport Authority broke ground on what would be the largest undertaking in the airport's history. At $3.4 billion, The New T1 Project is over 3 times larger than the previous $1 billion The Green Build Terminal 2 Expansion completed in 2013.

Government, Commercial AirfieldKevin MontgomeryFebruary 20, 2024San Diego, CAaviation, FOD, FOD Prevention, NASA, sandiego, terminal1

O'hare 21 - Terminal 5 Expansion

Significant enhancements are underway at O’Hare International Airport including the Terminal 5 Expansion led by a joint venture comprised of AECOM HUNT, Clayco Construction, and Bowa Construction. This $1B project is a part of the broader O’Hare 21 initiative which will transform the O’Hare International Airport into one the most advanced airports in the nation. O'Hare 21 is the most significant expansion in the airport's 79 year history and will include three Signature Projects: the Terminal 5 Expansion, O'Hare Global Terminal, and Satellite Concourses. In addition to increasing the efficiency of both domestic and international travel, the renovations will also showcase beautiful architectural designs and art installations to welcome travelers from around the globe.