The Sarasota Bradenton International Airport held a groundbreaking ceremony in March to celebrate the construction of the terminal expansion project. Connected to the east end of the ticket wing, the new five-gate terminal will cover 75,300 sq ft. The facility will include a four-lane security checkpoint and five boarding hold rooms with 970 seats.
The new terminal will provide a variety of amenities and services for passengers including a new bar, café, restaurant and marketplace in the double-height connector hall. Pre- and post-security, you’ll find men’s, women’s and family restrooms, mother’s nursing rooms and pet relief areas.
The $73M project will be paid for with federal, state and airport authority funds. The airport is not supported by any tax dollars.
“SRQ has seen an unprecedented increase in passenger traffic and demand, growing from six airlines and 12 nonstop destinations to 11 airlines serving 55 nonstop destinations, over the last 5 years. This new facility will ease crowding and allow for future expansion of airlines and destinations” said Rick Piccolo, president and CEO.
