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Mesa Public Library Arizona - Phoenix Mesa Gateway Airport Unveils New Five Gate South Concourse 21 February 2024 ( news )
Mesa Public Library , state Arizona ( By Press Release office)
Feb 21,2024
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Joined by hundreds of community and business representatives and many federal , state , and local elected officials , Phoenix - Mesa Gateway Airport has cut the ribbon on a brand new five - gate terminal concourse . The 30 , 000 sq . ft . addition replaces a four - gate , 10 , 000 sq . ft . portable building installed in 2008 . The $28 million project was made possible through a mix of funding sources including grants from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law , FAA Airport Improvement Program , the State of Arizona , and contributions from the six Airport Member Communities .
Apache Junction Mayor Chip Wilson , Phoenix - Mesa Gateway Airport Authority’s ( PMGAA ) Board Chairman , expressed his excitement , stating , “With nearly two million passengers choosing Gateway Airport each year , this new terminal expansion shows PMGAA’s commitment to enhancing the Just Plane Easy travel experience at Gateway Airport . ”
The Airport set new passenger activity records in each of the last two years , signaling the need for a larger terminal and additional gates . 2023 was the busiest year in the history of the Airport , welcoming over 1 . 9 million passengers .
Mesa Mayor John Giles emphasized the important role the Airport now plays in influencing economic activity in the region , stating , “Gateway Airport contributes more than $1 . 8 billion each year to the greater Phoenix economy . Expanding capacity at the Airport unlocks new opportunities for both sun - seeking visitors and local air travelers . ”
With a total of 11 gates , Gateway Airport is primed to sustain its remarkable growth trajectory . Allegiant now offers nonstop service to 45 popular destinations and plans to increase their summer flight schedule by an impressive 19% . Sun Country continues to enjoy great success with its seasonal nonstop service to Minneapolis .
J . Brian O’Neill A . A . E . , PMGAA’s Executive Director and CEO adds , “the new South Concourse provides additional gates and capacity just in time to welcome hundreds of thousands of spring travelers to Arizona . The facility also positions Gateway Airport for continued passenger growth in the future . ”
For more information about Phoenix - Mesa Gateway Airport , please visit www . gatewayairport . com .
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