TEP will expand the west end of the terminal, aiming to increase capacity and incorporate sustainable elements to further optimise operations, minimise the Michigan airport’s environmental footprint and improve the guest experience.
The expansion includes:
– A consolidated baggage inspection system, on the lower level of the terminal
– An individual carrier system for baggage handling screening. (Ford will be the first small-hub airport in the US to install the system)
– New ticket counter spaces and the consolidation of all airline ticketing counters to the west end of the terminal
– Expanded baggage claim area with larger carousels.
TEP is part of the ELEVATE capital expansion programme, which includes more than $600m in critical infrastructure investments to accommodate passenger growth and air service demands.
Additional projects under the ELEVATE programme include: a federal inspection station to support non-stop international commercial passenger flights; relocation of the ATC; Michigan’s first consolidated rental car facility; and the expansion and widening of Concourse A.
The terminal project is expected to be completed in 2027. The Christman Company is serving as the construction manager for TEP while Corgan is the architect of record. VTC is the design team project manager, with Fishbeck providing project engineering and Beumer Group serving as the contractor for the baggage handling system.
No local taxpayer dollars will be used to finance any of the projects included in the ELEVATE programme, which will be paid for with a combination of federal and state grants, municipal bonds issued by the airport, and user fees.
