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Eppley Airfield's first renovated gates open to the public Wed., Nov. 4
The Morning Omaha team
If you're flying out of Omaha soon, mark Wed., Nov. 4. A section of South Terminal gates opens to the public that day as the first phase of a $950 million renovation. KMTV counts four new gate areas, with restrooms of 28 stalls per side and charging at every seat.
Eppley's renovation opens in stages through 2028
- Nov. 4The first South Terminal gates open to the public.
- Late Nov.The first of several new concessions opens in the South Terminal.
- Early 2027Central Pavilion, more concourse, a lounge and a centralized checkpoint open.
- 2028Construction continues, including the addition of international flights.
Source: Omaha Reader
Steve McCoy, the Omaha Airport Authority's chief strategy officer, said the program triples the number of restroom fixtures across the terminal. He estimates Eppley saw about four million passengers a year in the early 2000s and sees about 5.3 million today.
Eppley's yearly passengers grew to about 5.3 million
Source: Omaha Reader
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| Value | |
|---|---|
| Early 2000s (about) | 4 million |
| Today (about) | 5.3 million |
Expect some construction hassle. CEO Dave Roth said passengers should expect closures to some terminal entrance doors.
- Gates: A1, A1A, A1B and A2
- To get there: go through security as usual, follow signs
- February: centralized checkpoint and pedestrian bridge expected
- Garage to checkpoint: 150 steps, Roth says
Sources: Omaha Reader, KMTV 3 News Now Omaha