b'30 EWR TERMINALSTechnology upgrades include facial comparison for documentNavigating Challenges to Opening Daychecks, e-gates and baggage tracking via radio frequencyAlthough the majority of terminal construction occurred on a identificationall with the overriding goal of creating a seamlessgrayfield site, there was still some impact to ongoing operations. experience for passenger from curb to aircraft. The new technology,Beginning in 2016, EWRs growth in domestic travel was increasing along with a larger, modernized common-use check-in area will helpat an annual rate of 10%, which increased pressure on its already-reduce wait times throughout the terminal, Heitmann advises. constrained facilities. This growth, plus the need to support daily Dynamic signage at TSA checkpoints displays wait times andoperations, impacted how projects were phased and scheduled. allows queue zones to be adjusted based on traffic. PassengerProgram restaging and acceleration of airfield and landside and baggage screening includes state-of-the-art technology toconstruction was implemented not to impede upon operations, expedite screening while prioritizing safety.Heitmann explains. The site projects were independent of the On the arrivals level, Burns incorporated information technologyTerminal A Redevelopment Program but were executed by the systems designed to facilitate passenger flow and accommodateTerminal A Program to best leverage a cohesive design and the eventual adoption of autonomous vehicles.minimize conflicts of contractors in the field.Sailer notes that using Maximo enterprise management softwareThe new terminal is located on the south side of the former will allow Munich Airport NJ to better manage assets, operations,Terminal A, a site that provided the least impact to ongoing management and processes throughout the new facility. operations. Where possible, affected tenants were located to All of the terminals added technology requires a robustother areas of the airport or off airport property. Contractors had network. Boingo Wireless deployed a converged networkto relocate and/or upgrade existing utilities; road improvements to featuring Wi-Fi 6, DAS and private LTE to support connectivity forsupport construction and the ultimate build-out were also needed. passengers and critical airport operations. May | June 2023AirportImprovement.com'