Particle.news

Download on the App Store

Cleveland Unveils $1.6 Billion Airport Overhaul with New Terminal by 2032

The multi-phase project will modernize Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, starting with parking expansions and culminating in a state-of-the-art terminal replacing the Smart Parking Garage.

Image
Image

Overview

  • The $1.6 billion redevelopment plan includes three phases, with the final phase delivering a $1.1 billion terminal by 2032.
  • Phase 1, set to finish in 2026, will add a 1,600-space Gold Lot near Concourse D to address immediate parking needs.
  • Phase 2, scheduled for 2029, will transform the Orange Lot into a $301 million ground transportation hub with a 6,000-space garage, centralized transit center, and upgraded RTA station.
  • Airlines have committed $476 million for pre-construction and parking, with negotiations for the remaining $1.1 billion in terminal funding expected to conclude next year.
  • Preliminary terminal designs by Corgan Architects showcase an open, light-filled structure prioritizing pre-security improvements like ticketing, baggage claim, and security screening.