ORLANDO, Fla. – Officials for the board overseeing the Orlando International Airport are pumping more money into a capital improvement plan that promises much-needed upgrades.
The Greater Orlando Aviation Authority approved a revised five-year improvement plan Wednesday by $484.9 million, bringing the total cost to $5.9 billion.
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According to the revised Capital Improvement Program documents, the airport is looking at building a third wing on Airside 2 in the North Terminal, which would add at least seven more gates, as well as dual-purpose pavement to help relieve congestion for taxi lanes during the day.
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They’re also looking at making checkpoint improvements to help keep the airport operational during bad weather.
Additional funding will also go towards the modernization of Terminal A and B, which is getting new seating, new and additional bathrooms, and new concessions featuring local businesses.
The airport is also working on further expanding parking capacity and expanding and upgrading its baggage handling capacity.
For Terminal C, the airport is also increasing funding for additional moving walkways.
Airport CEO Lance Lyttle, who was hired in March, said every guest’s first and last impression of the airport should be “wow.”
“Our strategy begins and ends with our guests and employees. We’re making it easier to move through our airports while creating spaces that are more welcoming, more efficient, and more enjoyable, from the parking lot to the gate, so every step of the journey feels seamless,” Lyttle said in a news release.
The five-year plan runs through 2030.
The Greater Orlando Aviation Authority also approved a $979 million budget for the next fiscal year, with an 8.4% increase in the budget for operating and maintenance expenses, as well as a $7.9 million budget for Orlando Executive Airport.