10. Otay Mesa Metropolitan Airpark, US: $1bn<\/h2>\n Brown Field International Business Park (BFIBP) and the City of San Diego (COSD) are undertaking the construction of a metropolitan airpark in California, US. The project involves the construction of aviation facilities and supporting non-aviation facilities on 134 hectares of land.<\/p>\n
Upon completion, the project will provide 4,000 permanent jobs and 8,000 long-term construction jobs; and is expected to bring $500m in annual revenue to the region. The project is a redevelopment of a portion of Brown Field Municipal Airport.<\/p>\n
It will be developed in 4 Phases. Phase 1 includes the construction of five large aircraft hangars, 28 small aircraft hangars, and a heliport including facilities for a San Diego Fire Department. Phase 2 includes the construction of 61 small aircraft hangars, 12 hectares of aircraft apron, a San Diego Air and Space Museum, a 150-room business hotel, an alternative fuels station, a transit transfer station, and light industrial development.<\/p>\n
Phase 3 includes the construction of 51 small aircraft hangars, commercial facilities, a 120-room business hotel, further light industrial development, and an expansion of the San Diego Air and Space Museum. Phase 4 includes the construction of 13 large aircraft hangars, office space, 1.75 hectares of aircraft apron, parking facilities, further light industrial development, a second expansion of the San Diego Air and Space Museum and additional commercial facilities.<\/p>\n
June 2024 \u2013 The groundbreaking was held marking the beginning of construction in June 2024, with the whole project estimated to be completed by the end of 2040.<\/p>\n9. Henri Coanda International Airport new terminal, Romania: $1.04bn<\/h2>\n The Bucharest Airports National Company (CNAB) is building a new modular passenger terminal at Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) in Otopeni, Romania. The new terminal is planned to have the capacity to handle 20 million passengers per year at Romania\u2019s busiest airport, to reduce dependence on the existing terminal, which is running well over its terminal capacity at eight million passengers per year.<\/p>\n
The project involves the construction of a 100,000m2 new passenger terminal. The terminal will comprise four halls, each with a passenger capacity of 5 million per year. It includes the construction of \u200b\u200ba 650,000m2 aircraft parking platform, 56 new parking spaces for aircraft, 25 boarding gates, \u200b\u200b266,000m2 of new taxiways, 9,600 car parking spaces, a 5,000m2 business centre, and a hotel with a capacity of 200 people, as well as the installation of safety and security systems.<\/p>\n
Construction began in August 2024 and is expected to be completed by the end of 2029.<\/p>\n8. Vaclav Havel Airport Terminal 2 expansion, Czech Republic: $1.19bn<\/h2>\n The Czech Airports Authority (CAA) is planning to expand Terminal 2 at Vaclav Havel Airport (PRG) in Prague, Czech Republic. The purpose of the project is to reduce air traffic congestion and improve passenger comfort, in view of the projected increase in traffic volumes over the next 20 years.<\/p>\n
The project involves the expansion of Terminal 2 to handle 21.2 million passengers per year. It includes the construction of a new parallel runway, a three-lane access bridge, retail spaces, waiting rooms, check-in counters, immigration counters, a cafe and restaurant, and waiting rooms. It also includes building a new departure lounge and arrival lounge, a public area in front of the terminal building, the expansion of aircraft stands, and the installation of elevators, safety, and security systems.<\/p>\n
The expansion is planned to be implemented in multiple phases. Phase I includes the modification of the existing terminals, the rearrangement of the security control, and the construction of additional boarding fingers.<\/p>\n
In September 2024, construction work commenced on the bridge widening and is expected to be completed by May 2025. The project is estimated to be completed by the end of 2033.<\/p>\n
7. Burbank Bob Hope Airport new terminal, US: $1.2bn<\/h2>\n Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BBHA) \u2013 branded as Hollywood Burbank Airport \u2013 is constructing a 14-gate replacement terminal at BBHA in California, US. The project aims to increase low-cost-airport traffic counts and become a major centre for processing cargo.<\/p>\n
The project involves the construction of a new airport terminal on 20ha of land. It involves the construction of a 32,980m2 two-story terminal with 14 aircraft gates, access roads, and aircraft rescue and fire fighting stations.<\/p>\n
It also includes a central utility plant, an airline cargo building, a new airport traffic control tower, and a five to seven-story parking structure with 2,000 spaces, as well as runway rehabilitation and the installation of safety and security systems. Construction broke ground in July 2024 and is expected to be completed by the end of 2027.<\/p>\n6. Kaohsiung International Airport new terminals (Phase 1), Taiwan: $1.26bn<\/h2>\n The Taiwanese Civil Aeronautics Administration (CAA) is constructing a new terminal building at Kaohsiung International Airport (KHH) in Taiwan. The project aims to improve the capacity of the third busiest airport in Taiwan by building two new terminal buildings at the airport.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Phase 1 involves constructing a new East Terminal between the existing international and domestic terminals. Phase 2 is the construction of a new West Terminal and the redevelopment of the existing international terminal.<\/p>\n
Phase 1 involves the construction of a new terminal building, boarding halls, a multi-story car park, and the relocation of a taxiway. Construction for Phase 1 began in July 2024 and is expected to be completed by the end of 2032.<\/p>\n5. King Abdulaziz International Airport terminal expansion, Saudi Arabia: $1.3bn<\/h2>\n General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) is expanding two terminals, the Hajj and Umrah Terminals, at King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The terminals are being expanded to handle the increasing capacity required for pilgrims making the Hajj and Umrah pilgrimages to Meccah.<\/p>\n
The project involves the construction of new arrival halls, a runway, access roads, load centres, utility networks, parking facilities, associated facilities, and the installation of an Automated People Mover.<\/p>\n
The two terminal buildings will add an additional capacity of 15 million passengers per year to the airport. Construction broke ground in October 2024, with Saudi Binladin Group acting as the main contractor. The project is expected to be completed in Q2 2026.<\/p>\n4. Sacramento International Airport expansion, US: $1.3bn<\/h2>\n The Sacramento County Airport System (SCAS), a department of the Sacramento County local authority, is undertaking the expansion of the airport in California. The aim of the project is to improve the infrastructure facilities at the airport to provide better services to the passengers.<\/p>\n
The project involves the construction of new ticketing counters, a lobby area, a baggage claim area, office space, a walkway, and 5,500 new parking spaces.<\/p>\n
In August 2024, The groundbreaking ceremony was held for the walkway, marking the beginning of construction. The project is expected to be completed by the end of 2027.<\/p>\n3. Brisbane Airport expansion, Australia: $3.3bn<\/h2>\n Brisbane Airport Corporation is expanding Brisbane Airport (BNE) in Queensland, Australia. The project aims to increase the airport\u2019s capacity to 50 million passengers per year and is part of the Australian government\u2019s plan to prepare for the Brisbane 2032 Olympic games.<\/p>\n
The project includes the construction of an L-shaped terminal, adding 250,000m2 of space, a car parking facility, freight facilities, upgrading the existing two terminals, and expanding Skygate and DFO retail facilities.<\/p>\n
The $59m P2 multi-story carpark extension includes the construction of 1,700 additional spaces at the domestic terminal. Construction began in November 2024 and is expected to be completed by the end of 2032.<\/p>\n2. Viracopos International Airport modernisation, Brazil: $4.62bn<\/h2>\n Brazilian airport operator Empresa Brasileira de Infra-Estrutura Aeroportuaria (Infraero) is modernising Viracopos\/Campinas International Airport (VCP) in Campinas, Brazil. The aim of the project is to both expand and modernise the airport, which serves the third most populous municipality in the state of S\u00e3o Paulo.<\/p>\n
The project will be developed in 5 Phases. Phase 1 of the project involves the construction of a passenger terminal with a 145000m2<\/sup> floor area to handle up to 25 million passengers annually, 28 boarding bridges, taxation areas, seven new aircraft parking spaces, three aircraft yards, a garage building, and parking spaces for trucks, cars, taxis, and vehicles.\u00a0<\/p>\nIt also includes building a new substation, structures for the storage and distribution of water for supply and firefighting, central utilities, a goods consolidation centre, a bus terminal with 10 bays, shopping space, internal access roads, and necessary modernisation works for old passenger terminals.<\/p>\n
Phases 3-5 will gradually increase the capacity of the terminal until it can handle over 80 million passengers per year. Construction broke ground in Q2 2024 and is expected to be completed by the end of 2031.<\/p>\n1. Dallas Fort Worth International Airport Terminal F, US: $4.8bn<\/h2>\n Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and American Airlines are constructing the new Terminal F. Upon completion, it will be the sixth terminal capable of handling more than 200 flights per day.<\/p>\n
The project involves the construction of a 121,920m2<\/sup> new Terminal F building. It includes the construction of a 37,161m2<\/sup> double-loaded concourse building, 15 new gates for Terminal F with a value of $1.6bn, check-in areas, larger security checkpoints and parking bays for flights, the upgrade of 24 gates, and the installation of lights, safety, and security systems.<\/p>\nConstruction began in December 2024 following a groundbreaking ceremony the month prior and is expected to be completed by the end of 2026.<\/p>\n
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