Fort Wayne International Airport East Terminal Expansion and Renovation Project

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The Fort Wayne International Airport’s (FWA) East Terminal Expansion project, is a part of the airport’s continuing Project Gateway. Construction of the Mead & Hunt designed project commenced in May 2023.

The project includes the renovation of approximately 10,500 square feet of concourse area, as well as the expansion of approximately 5,000 square feet of first-level space designated for airport operations.

Beyond the planned renovation and expansion, the project scope includes relocating all airline gates and passenger boarding bridges to the second level, expansion of the TSA security checkpoint area; relocating the airport restaurant and creating a new frequent flyer lounge. Work will also include new and improved public areas including additional restrooms, new meeter and greeter space, expanded circulation areas and vertical transportation. The East Terminal Expansion project will also see a continuation of FWA’s commitment to accessibility with the extension of the airport’s new cane trail, adding additional accessible counter spaces, and more.

The Clayco team will demolish existing interior and structural components to expand the building outward and vertically over the first floor, in addition to expanding the footprint of the building to include a new East Concourse. Structural work will include selective demolition to add additional space to the second floor and elevated clerestory roofs to the main terminal. It is anticipated that work will also be done to update the existing baggage claim and rental car areas. Work on the East Terminal Expansion project will come on the heels of the airport’s current West Terminal Expansion and Rehabilitation project.

Groundbreaking

Clayco is excited to announce that we broke ground on Fort Wayne International Airport‘s East Terminal Expansion and Renovation project. This project will continue to bring the terminal building into the modern era. In collaboration with design and subcontractor partners, the project is expected to be completed in June of 2025.

CLIENT

Fort Wayne-Allen County Airport Authority

LOCATION

Fort Wayne, Indiana

SIZE

35,500 SF

KEY FACTS

  • Architect: Mead & Hunt