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Nonstop service between Chattanooga and New York City’s LaGuardia Airport that started in July is filling about 80 percent of available seats, according to Lovell Field.
Within reach of a half-million passenger boardings by year’s end, Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport officials are looking at meeting future parking needs by building a deck near the terminal.
A multi-level garage, which could hold up to 1,300 spaces, likely would be located across from the existing baggage claim and rental car location, according to a new update to the airport’s long-range planning process laid out for officials Monday.
Also discussed was an expansion of the passenger concourse, more lanes at the security checkpoint and added gates by which to board and depart aircraft.
“I’m confident we’ll address the needs of customer parking, additional space and things we need to grow,” said Terry Hart, the airport’s chief executive after a presentation by the planning firm InterVistas Consulting.