The Hobby Airport expansion will include modern design, natural light and a 'Houston-friendly' ambiance.
Officials now have in hand the first installment toward a $470 million expansion to the William P. Hobby Airport's western concourse. The work will include seven additional gates, an expanded baggage handling system and baggage claim area, and an overhead canopy over the departures curb to shield airport users from harsh weather.On Aug. 30, Houston City Council approved using $250 million of Houston Airport System funds to move forward with construction at Hobby.
The expansion will include modern design, natural light and a "Houston-friendly" ambiance. Additionally, the expansion will create room for restaurants, retail shops and art, according to the release.Increased demand is driving the expansion.801,000 international passengers12.2 million domestic travelersHobby Airport last expanded in October 2015 when Southwest Airlines commenced service from the 280,000-square-foot western concourse.
Today, the concourse has five gates, a ticketing hall, a Federal Inspection Services facility and an expanded TSA checkpoint. The opening of the $156 million concourse marked the return of international air service to Hobby after 46 years, the release reads."With business and leisure travel on the rise, this is an exciting time for expansion at one of our major airports," Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner said in the release.
"We appreciate the city of Houston's longstanding support of Southwest as we continue expanding our service from Hobby Airport," Steve Sisneros, vice president of airport affairs for Southwest Airlines, said in the release. "We look forward to working together with the city and Houston Airports to bring this expansion project to fruition over the next few years.
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