Propeller Airportson April 28, announced Fentress will design the new passenger terminal at Paine Field. Propeller also unveiled conceptual renderings for the Everett project. The terminal, which will allow for commercial passenger air service to Snohomish County, will be designed to specifically meet the needs of the local market and will use local elements to create a sense of place evocative of the Pacific Northwest.
All design elements will incorporate sustainability. The new structure will be located directly next to the airport’s existing control tower.
“Paine Field is an incredible facility with an impressive aviation infrastructure and deep history – so in designing the new terminal we are determined to create a world-class facility that is worthy of this airport,” said Brett Smith, CEO of Propeller. “What we are presenting today, along with our partners, is a privately-funded, completely modern, and sustainable structure that reflects the history of aviation in Everett. Ultimately we will make travel easier, add options for the traveling public, and take some cars off of I-5. We are excited to move forward.”
“I fly frequently for business and while I live just 20 miles northeast of Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, it can take me more than an hour to drive there - nearly as long some of the flights I take,” said Cari Wyszynski, an executive at Key Bank. “Our region desperately needs a commercial airport to serve residents who live in the fast-growing cities north of Seattle.”
Paine Field’s new terminal will emphasize sustainability by being constructed with beetle-killed wood local to Washington that would otherwise have been destroyed. The terminal will include two gates and a passenger lounge. Amenities like valet parking for easy drop off and pick up will be available.
“Bringing a terminal of this quality to our community as a public-private partnership saves precious taxpayer dollars and brings considerable economic benefits; this is a win for residents and businesses in Everett and Snohomish County,” said Everett Mayor Ray Stephanson. “We look forward to continuing to work with our partners to fully utilize our resources while helping travelers avoid hours of traffic and headaches.”
“Our focus was on creating a design that incorporates locally-sourced, sustainable materials and making it easy for fliers to get into and out of the terminal while also enjoying the time they spend inside,” said Curt Fentress, president and CEO, Fentress Architects. “We are proud to be the designers of this unique facility, along with our local partners and Propeller.”
Propeller reached an agreement last year with Snohomish County on a public-private partnership to develop a passenger terminal at Paine Field.
Propeller will submit its application to comply with Washington’s State Environmental Policy Act shortly. Construction is anticipated to begin in the fourth quarter of 2016, and the first commercial flights could start as soon as fourth quarter of 2017.
