FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 30, 2024
Completion of Concourse C West Terminal Expansion project marks the halfway point of first phase in Terminal Renovation and Expansion (TREX) Program
SPOKANE, Wash. (May 30, 2024) – A new, modern airport experience is taking off at Spokane International Airport following the debut of the newly completed initial phase of the Concourse C West Terminal Expansion: an addition that adds three new gates, a new addition to the ticketing level with six new ticketing counters and a suite of new passenger-focused amenities onto the existing C Concourse, and marks the latest milestone in the Airport’s multi-year, multi-phase Terminal Renovation and Expansion (TREX) Program.
U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell joined representatives from the Airport and community leaders to commemorate the occasion and highlight the terminal’s significance during a formal unveiling ceremony. Spokane Mayor Lisa Brown, Spokane County Commissioner Al French, along with representatives from Alaska Airlines and the construction manager and contractor joint venture Garco/Q&D Construction also participated in the celebration.
“We’re not just opening a new section of the terminal. We’re creating new economic opportunities for the Spokane community. By 2030, more than 6.2 million passengers are expected to pass through our gates, and this project simultaneously increases our region’s capacity to accommodate this exponential growth while better positioning our team to attract, retain and expand air service that connect Spokane to the global economy,” said Ezra Eckhardt, Spokane Airport Board Chair. “We are incredibly thankful for partners like Senator Cantwell who have been steadfast in their support and advocacy of our terminal expansion program and we are excited for travelers to experience the new space and amenities.”
The newly constructed west expansion is the first successfully completed component of the larger Concourse C Expansion Project, the first phase of the Airport’s TREX Program, and is designed to accommodate the operations of Alaska Airlines and American Airlines. New state-of-the-art features passengers and employees will soon notice include:
The terminal addition also significantly bolsters the regional economy, creating nearly 1,200 new jobs and generating an additional $87 million in household revenue across the region and $313 million in economic activity across Washington state.
The new terminal was designed by Minneapolis-based architecture firm Alliiance Co. and constructed through a joint venture between renowned airport construction firm Q&D Construction and Spokane-based Garco Construction and financed through a variety of sources including nearly $50 million in grants through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
Beginning next month, teams will continue work with the Airport to begin the Concourse C East Expansion Project: the next phase of the Concourse C Expansion, which focuses on replacing existing ground boarding gates with new passenger boarding bridges and upgrading the concourse’s existing gates to reflect the terminal’s new look and feel. The full project is expected to be completed in Q4 2025.
To learn more about the new Concourse C West Terminal Expansion, and the Airport’s continued growth and modernization, visit: https://gegtrex.com/.
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ABOUT SPOKANE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT: Spokane International Airport (GEG) is the second largest commercial service airport in the state of Washington, and an important gateway to the key markets and destinations across the Inland Northwest and British Columbia. The airport is served by seven major airlines and three cargo carriers, provides employment for over 3,000 people and in 2023, proudly welcomed a record total of 4,131,266 passengers and handled 77,398 tons of cargo. Spokane International Airport also generates approximately $3 billion of annual economic impact across the Inland Northwest region – and does so without the use of taxpayer or City or County appropriated funds. For additional information, please visit www.spokaneairports.net.
ABOUT TREX: TREX is Spokane International Airport’s largest-ever terminal modernization and expansion project, designed to deliver a world-class travel experience and provide a modern, efficient facility that can accommodate the Spokane Coeur d’Alene region’s increasing passenger demand. The Concourse C West Terminal Expansion Project is only the first phase of the TREX Program. Subject to future funding, additional components of the TREX Program include: the expansion and modernization of Concourse C; a central hall with a consolidated security screening checkpoint and baggage claim; and modernized A and B Concourses. To learn more visit: https://gegtrex.com/.
