Planning is underway for a for a major expansion to the South Bend Regional Airport Terminal. Construction is expected to start this summer and conclude by 2011.

The new 45,000 square foot concourse expansion will include 5 new gates, dining room, lounge and gift shop and a children’s room. This much-needed renovation will also consolidate passenger screening operations to a single expanded location. According to John Schalliol, Airport Executive Director; funding for the project will be derived from airline ticket taxes paid by the flying public and not from property taxes.

The expansion will extend from the east side of the Concourse ‘A’ Holding Room past the existing Concourse ‘C’ walkway, which will be demolished. An arching translucent panel roof will provide bright daylight and large windows to share a clear view of ramp and runway operations.

The Dining Room and Lounge will feature deli meals, snacks and drinks similar to the existing airport services as well as beverages and snacks already screened to take along on outbound flights. The Children’s Room will feature airport-themed toys and displays in a soft furnished room where parents can let children burn off some energy before boarding the plane.

Construction will take place in several phases to allow uninterrupted operation of all airport flights. Four renderings depicting the future expansion for Concourse ‘A’ have been completed. “These rendering will help the public understand what the new terminal will look and feel like; Viridian Design did an excellent job bringing our designs to life,” stated project architect Timothy J. Wall, AIA. The expansion design team collaborating with the Airport consists of: Ken Herceg & Associates, Inc., (architect and civil engineer); Primary Engineering, Inc., (mechanical, electrical, and plumbing engineer); and CE Solutions, Inc. (structural engineer).


Concourse


Business Center


Deli


Kids Room