WOWT in Omaha, Nebraska During its expansion project, Eppley Airfield in Omaha will see some significant changes for travelers.
Eppley Airfield informed passengers in a statement issued on Friday that the airport’s terminal will be divided into two distinct terminals in order to make room for the new central pavilion’s development.
According to Steve McCoy, chief strategy officer for the Airport Authority, “the only difference is that the north and south half won’t be joined inside.”
Therefore, one must exit the building and then return if they need to move between those two halves. If not, passengers will continue to have the same experience.
The middle section of the terminal’s first floor will be closed on January 6, 2025, marking the start of the split’s initial phase. On level two, passengers will be able to cross between the South and North terminals, the release said.
The entire center section of the terminal will be closed for construction in February, the statement said. Eppley Airfield will have two distinct terminals until the planned Central Pavilion is finished in 2027.
Knowing which side of the runway your airline is on will be crucial when splitting. You will need to leave the terminal and go around to the other door if you are on the wrong side.
“Level two in the same area, that same central portion, will close on February 17th, which is the next big achievement,” McCoy stated. In order to make room for the central pavilion, levels one and two will be shuttered in the center.
Passengers who must transfer between the two terminals during the pavilion’s closure can do so by using the Terminal Drive walkways and the South Garage’s lower level.
First Alert 6 security checkpoints, baggage claim, check-in, and restaurant selections will not change during construction, McCoy said. Beginning January 1st, additional grab-and-go food options and coffee will be available.
The project coincides with an increase in the number of people flying.
McCoy clarified, “2024 is on pace to set a new annual record.” “We think this year will set a record, but we won’t know those figures until the middle of January. This comes after the last four or five years of recovery from the effects of COVID-19.
To assist travelers in navigating the new terminal modifications, signage will be erected.