Chattanooga Airport officials on Monday stayed on a path for the biggest expansion to its passenger terminal in more than 30 years should they give the project an all clear to move forward.
The work, estimated at about $28 million, could start next April if Airport Authority members give the go-ahead, said Terry Hart, the airport’s chief executive, at a meeting of the panel.
“It’s still on track,” said Hart, adding that the design group is finishing up drawings and then there will be bidding and final board approval. “The group is making great progress.”
Ray Boaz of DH&W Architects said the planned expansion’s first phase would add 26,000 square feet and renovate up to 14,000 square feet, including building more gates to the existing five.
He said plans call for a third security checkpoint for passengers entering the concourse as well as a separate lane for pre-check fliers.