Posted Nov 20, 2023, 10:24 PM
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Eugene Airport plans expansion in order to meet travelers' demands
EUGENE, Ore -- Eugene's airport is nearing full capacity and airport administrators are looking to the future.
Although it's a slow process, there's no doubt an expansion is coming. Airport officials like Director Cathryn Stephens said it's a good sign that they need to expand. According to a study conducted by the airport, it means people are coming back to the airport after a drop during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The number of travelers has also gone up since the airport welcomed new airlines, like Southwest. Airport officials add they're getting bigger planes flying in and out of Eugene.
"We needed to build a new concourse, so Concourse C coming out to the Northwest with eight new gates and then along with that some expansion in other areas, in supporting areas," Stephens said.
The plans also include an improved baggage claim area and a new ticket counter. If all goes according to plan, the Eugene Airport is hoping to break ground in three years. Costs could get as high as an estimated 300 million dollars.
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