The Fresno City Council this week awarded a construction contract for the $12 million East Apron Reconfiguration at Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT), a prequel project of sorts for the airport’s upcoming terminal expansion.
Branded FATforward, the terminal expansion is expected to open to the public in December 2024 at an estimated cost of $120 million financed through federal funding, local funds, passenger facility charge (PFC) revenues, and airport revenue bonds.
“Fresno Yosemite International Airport’s Terminal Expansion Program is the first major improvement to the airport in more than twenty years and supports our growing Central Valley region,” said Henry Thompson, FAT director of aviation. “Today’s construction contract award by the Fresno City Council for east apron work and federal grant support from our region’s Congressional representatives to fund this reconfiguration project gets us that much closer to making this expansion a reality and providing a higher level of service for the community.”
After completion of the apron reconfiguration project, work on Phase 1 of the terminal upgrade will begin with an expanded Transportation Security Administration (TSA) passenger screening area that will enhance passenger circulation and reduce wait times.
Phase 2 of terminal construction includes new TSA and airline baggage handling areas with added capacity and a new upper-level concourse with two dual-use passenger bridges to facilitate domestic and international boarding, larger holdrooms and space for new shopping and dining concessions.
