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Redevelopment Milestones

Making LaGuardia Airport ready for a multi-billion dollar redevelopment takes thoughtful planning and we’re proud of the progress made so far.

2022

June

Opening of Delta’s Terminal C, marking substantial completion of whole new LaGuardia Airport.

April

Solar rooftop is unveiled on western parking garage, generating 1.34 megawatts of renewable energy.

January

Completion of Terminal B’s passenger facilities including its second pedestrian skybridge as one of the airport’s signature architectural features.

2021

December

Terminal B wins UNESCO’s prestigious 2021 prix Versailles for best new airport in the world.

December

Reach milestone of record $2 billion in contracts awarded to minority and women-owned businesses.

July

Terminal B is the world’s first airline terminal to earn LEED v4 gold certification for sustainability.

2020

December

Contracts awarded to certified MWBEs at the LaGuardia Airport Redevelopment Program have exceeded $1.58 billion, the largest for any public-private partnership project in New York State.

August

On August 5, the first seven new gates in the new Western Concourse opened, welcoming more travelers through LaGuardia’s Terminal B with a world-class passenger experience.

JULY

Image of new gates and concourse at LaGuardia Terminal B

New concourse and gates opened at LaGuardia’s Terminal B, making a summer of progress on airport’s complete redevelopment

JULY

Construction of the steel frame for Delta’s new arrivals and departures hall was completed, an important milestone marked by a traditional “topping out” ceremony.

June

Image of Ribbon Cutting at LaGuardia Terminal B

Terminal B Arrivals and Departures Hall opens with advanced security protocols and COVID-19 safety protocols in place

2019

November

Delta New Terminal C Concourse G Airside View

New Terminal C’s first concourse, Concourse G, opens to the public

November

New Roadways at Delta Terminal at LGA

These bridges increase capacity for traffic exiting Delta Terminals C & D

October

LGA AirTrain receives PA Board Project Authorization of $2.05 Billion

October

Delta New Terminal C at LGA

New Terminal C Headhouse steel erection begins

August

Roadway Access from Grand Central Parkway to Terminal B

This bridge allows Terminal B access from GCP WB, and future Terminal C & D access

July

New Terminal B Concourse A at New LGA

Steel erection for Terminal B Concourse A North completed

March

New Bridge for Inbound Access to New LGA

New bridge allowing inbound airport access and recirculation

This bridge allows for inbound airport access from 102nd Street as well as recirculation for Delta Terminals

January

New Roadways at Delta Terminal C at LGA

Pile driving for the New Terminal C frontage roadways begins

January

Terminal C – Concourse G

Delta’s new Terminal C will consist of 37 gates and will replace the existing Terminals C and D. The new Terminal C will have 4 concourses – D, E, F and G – with Concourse G being the first in the new terminal to open.

2018

December

Electrical Substation at New LGA

Concrete structure of the new Rooftop Electrical Substation complete

November

New Terminal B Eastern Concourse at New LGA

Eastern Concourse Opening

Opening of First New Concourse Featuring Wide Array of New York-Inspired Dining and Retail Marks Initial Phase of LaGuardia’s $8 Billion Complete Rebuild with a Focus on 21st Century Customer Experience

October

Temporary bridge for Terminals C & D activated

The temporary Acrow bridge connecting the departures levels for existing Terminals C & D is activated and enables demolition of the exit ramp from Terminal D and entrance ramp to Terminal C, facilitating Headhouse construction.

October

Steel erection for Delta new Terminal C Concourse G

Terminal C/D departures-level roads re-aligned

September

New Delta Terminal C Concourse G at New LGA

Concourse G curtain wall commences

August

Steel Erection for Central Hall at New LGA

Central Hall Steel Erection begins

July

Governor Cuomo Announces Opening at New LGA of Exit 7 Flyover to New Exit 7 Bridge on the Grand Central Parkway

Opening of Exit 7 Flyover to New Exit 7 Bridge

With nearly 18,000 vehicles traveling to LGA daily, the eastbound Grand Central Parkway Exit 7 flyover is anticipated to handle 20 percent initially of the airport’s total inbound traffic. This entry is one of four current access points to LaGuardia, with the others being Grand Central Parkway Westbound Exit 7, 94th Street northbound for local traffic and Marine Terminal Drive off 82nd Street, also for local vehicles. The new flyover is designed to provide a more direct route for vehicles traveling to the eastern side of the airport, where Delta Air Line’s gates and operations are located.

May

For Hire Vehicles Passenger Pick Up at New Terminal B at LGA

Car Services move to Terminal B Garage for Passenger Pick Up

April

Pile driving for the New Terminal C Headhouse begins

February

Terminal B – Concourse B

The new Terminal B includes the construction of 2 “island” concourses accommodating 35 gates. The new Concourse B will be the first section of the terminal to open.

February

Aerial view of new Terminal B parking garage at new LGA

Opening of Terminal B Parking Garage

The Terminal B Parking Garage is located west of the LaGuardia Air Traffic Control Tower (ATCT). The garage has seven levels, totaling 1,143,540 sq. ft. of parking area, with 3,129 parking spaces. The garage footprint (300 feet wide, 545 feet long) covers almost 4 acres and its foundation is composed of approximately 1,000 18” steel taper tube piles. The garage opened in February 2018 and has 3 entry lanes and 7 exit lanes.

February

Steel erection for Delta new Terminal C Concourse G

Concourse G structural steel erected

2017

October

Steel Erection for New Exit 7 to New LGA

Flyover Steel Bridge

First set of steel for the Flyover bridge across Grand Central Parkway eastbound is installed.

September

Precast Erection of New Terminal B Parking Garage at New LGA

Terminal B Parking Garage Precast Erection

Precast erection is completed in the Terminal B Parking Garage.

September

Delta Air Lines lease agreement approved

August

Governor Cuomo at LGA for Delta New Terminal C Groundbreaking

Terminal C Groundbreaking for Delta Air Lines

Delta Air Lines groundbreaking event

July

Steel Erection for New Bridge at New LGA

New Bridge Steel Erection

Steel erection for the new bridge begins for the Grand Central Parkway service road westbound.

June

Steel Truss at New Terminal B Eastern Concourse at New LGA

Eastern Concourse Steel Truss

Corner steel truss is set inEastern Concourse. Installation of metal decking on interior level is complete.

May

Steel Erection for New Terminal B Headhouse at New LGA

Headhouse Steel Erection

Steel erection begins on the Headhouse. The Port Authority of NY & NJ selects Parsons Brinkerhoff to create feasibility study for new AirTrain.

April

LGA AirTrain Planning Consultant Contract Awarded to WSP

April

Central Heating and Refrigeration Plant at New LGA

Central Heating and Refrigeration Plant Steel Installation Begins

Steel installation begins for the Central Heating and Refrigeration Plant (CHRP) which will house the heating and cooling equipment for the New Terminal B.

February

Proposed Route for AirTrain LGA

RFP for AirTrain Planning and Preliminary Design Services Issued

The Port Authority of NY & NJ issues a Request for Proposals (RFP) for AirTrain planning and preliminary design services

January

New Terminal B Parking Garage at New LGA

Terminal B Parking Garage Precast

Terminal B Parking Garage precast erection begins.

January

Steel Erection for New Terminal B Eastern Concourse at New LGA

Eastern Concourse Steel Erection

Steel erection begins on Eastern Concourse.

2016

December

Demolition of P2 parking garage at LGA

P2 Parking Garage Demolition Complete

Demolition of the P2 Parking Garage primary structure is complete.

October

Pile Driving at New Terminal B at New LGA

Terminal B Pile Driving

Pile driving commences to begin constructing the foundation for the New Terminal B

August

Roadway Construction at new LGA

Roadway Construction

Roadway construction begins to reconfigure airport roads in preparation of the new Terminal B.

June

Governor Cuomo and Former Port Authority Executive Director Pat Foye Break Ground for New Terminal B at LGA

Terminal B Groundbreaking for LaGuardia Gateway Partners

Governor Andrew Cuomo and Vice President Joe Biden announce groundbreaking on new LaGuardia Airport. Construction begins on a new 1.3 million square foot, state-of-the-art 35-gate terminal, along with a new Terminal B Parking Garage and other supporting facilities.

June

PANYNJ & LaGuardia Gateway Partners

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey and LaGuardia Gateway Partners reach financial close on the Public-Private Partnership (PPP). LaGuardia Gateway Partners begins managing and operating Terminal B, as part of a 35-year lease agreement. The lease also includes the construction of a New Central Hall, a key recommendation of Governor Andrew Cuomo’s airport advisory panel, and supporting infrastructure, including new roads and a parking garage.

March

Construction of New Terminal B Parking Garage at New LGA

Terminal B Parking Garage Construction

Construction commences on the Terminal B Parking Garage that will provide LaGuardia Airport with 3,129 parking spaces, seven levels, electric car charging stations and low-emissions preferred parking.

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