Eppley Airfield Breaks a Travel Record During ConstructionYou’ve seen signs and probably had questions navigating the airport lately.May set an Eppley record for travel with 487,500 passengers, 349 more than the previous record set in June 2018.Previous coverage: Omaha’s Eppley Airfield to receive $7 million in federal funds for new international arrivals facilityIt’s a new milestone set by the start of the summer travel season, combined with the Berkshire Hathaway shareholder meeting and more flight options here at the airport.“The other thing is really a good, strong, thriving community here in Omaha. Good economic growth, population growth and a corresponding demand for air travel,” said Steve McCoy of the Omaha Airport Authority.The airport is busier than ever in terms of travel and construction. This canopy project is one of the first steps in the $950 million modernization, still underway during the peak travel season.Eppley Airfield is setting a new record for passenger travel, as some still have trouble finding their way around the airport.The airport’s modernization effort is ongoing until 2028. They are still constructing the canopy project, and the glass coverings above should be installed later this year. While inside Eppley, temporary walls, construction areas, and uncovered ceilings will reveal more renovations in the coming years.READ MORE: Eppley Airfield to offer international flights to Mexico, Caribbean around 2028“In 2028, we’ll have a new terminal that will provide for the passenger experience, the passenger amenities that folks are going to be looking forward to, customer service that’s going to be expected, as well as to support future growth and travel,” McCoy said.Click here for the latest headlines from KETV NewsWatch 7
Eppley Airfield Breaks a Travel Record During Construction
You’ve seen signs and probably had questions navigating the airport lately.
May set an Eppley record for travel with 487,500 passengers, 349 more than the previous record set in June 2018.
Previous coverage: Omaha’s Eppley Airfield to receive $7 million in federal funds for new international arrivals facility
It’s a new milestone set by the start of the summer travel season, combined with the Berkshire Hathaway shareholder meeting and more flight options here at the airport.
“The other thing is really a good, strong, thriving community here in Omaha. Good economic growth, population growth and a corresponding demand for air travel,” said Steve McCoy of the Omaha Airport Authority.
The airport is busier than ever in terms of travel and construction. This canopy project is one of the first steps in the $950 million modernization, still underway during the peak travel season.
Eppley Airfield is setting a new record for passenger travel, as some still have trouble finding their way around the airport.
The airport’s modernization effort is ongoing until 2028. They are still constructing the canopy project, and the glass coverings above should be installed later this year. While inside Eppley, temporary walls, construction areas, and uncovered ceilings will reveal more renovations in the coming years.
READ MORE: Eppley Airfield to offer international flights to Mexico, Caribbean around 2028
“In 2028, we’ll have a new terminal that will provide for the passenger experience, the passenger amenities that folks are going to be looking forward to, customer service that’s going to be expected, as well as to support future growth and travel,” McCoy said.
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