The first of four concourses that will comprise Delta’s new state-of-the-art terminal at LaGuardia Airport is on track to open this fall, a major milestone in the $8 billion construction of a whole new LaGuardia Airport.
By: Marissa Zelmenberg
The spacious new 105,000-square-foot concourse will feature floor-to-ceiling views of Citi Field and Flushing Bay, gates that can accommodate a wide range of aircraft, and dining options from favorite New York chefs and eateries
“This new milestone in LaGuardia’s transformation brings us another step closer in converting the airport into a world-class flight hub in line with New York standards,” Governor Andrew Cuomo said. “Our collaboration with Delta in the development of this concourse and the new LaGuardia terminal is another demonstration of the effectiveness of public-private partnerships at work to modernize our state’s infrastructure.”
The opening of Delta’s first new gates represents another step forward in the multi-phase construction plan – announced by Governor Cuomo in 2015 – to enable LaGuardia Airport to remain fully operational while the entire airport undergoes this complete redevelopment. When complete, LaGuardia – which services 30 million passengers each year – will be the nation’s first entirely new airport in 25 years. Under the Governor’s plan, old facilities are being demolished only as new facilities are completed, ensuring the airport never loses capacity. To date, Delta’s construction features 2,000 tons of steel, more than 50,000 cubic yards of concrete, and more than 40 miles of piping, cabling and other infrastructure
The new airport will comprise $8 billion in new facilities, including the $4 billion Terminal B redevelopment which will replace the outdated terminal which opened more than 50 years ago. Terminal B’s first 18-gate new concourse opened last December featuring floor-ceiling windows, an indoor park with benches and landscaping, and modern restrooms.
“The transformation of LaGuardia Airport is part of New York’s bold efforts to modernize our airports and improve the travel experience,” said Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul. “The new Delta concourses at LaGuardia will bring additional dining and retail options, highlighting many local products New York has to offer. The overall renovation of the airport will turn it into a twenty-first-century transportation hub for travelers, continuing to grow the economy and tourism industry.”
Delta’s $4 billion construction project at Terminals C and D began in 2017 and upon completion, Delta will replace the two outmoded terminals with one combined, state-of-the-art Terminal C. Delta is privately financing 80 percent of the redevelopment’s costs, with the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey committing the remainder.
When completed, the new Terminal C will feature 37 gates across four concourses connected by a centralized check-in lobby, security checkpoint, and baggage claim; dual taxiways that will help reduce hold outs and taxi times; a new, larger Delta Sky Club with a Sky Deck; larger gate areas and more concessions space; and more efficient airport roadways.
