The Penticton Airport has experienced significant growth in air traffic over the past three years as more people make their homes and do business in the region.
Today, Transport Canada awarded a $6,447,000 contract to Ledcor Construction Ltd. to modernize and enhance key areas of the Penticton Airport Terminal Building to accommodate this increased traffic and improve safety, security and the overall passenger experience. The construction work is anticipated to begin in spring 2018 and will take two years to complete.
The project will reconfigure the main concourse; create space for an expanded arrivals hall, baggage claim area and new food service space; build new airline check-in counters, offices and new rental car kiosks; and add an additional set of washrooms. In addition, the existing pre-board screening room, holdroom and baggage storage areas will be expanded.
This project builds on the recent holdroom expansion during spring 2016 that doubled the seating capacity, accommodating the significant growth in aircraft movements. The holdroom seating capacity will again be expanded during this project, making it more wheelchair accessible.
