b'52 STL OPERATIONSneed of functional as well as aesthetic updates. Four separate checkpoints are inefficient and costly to operate from both staffing and equipment perspectives. Connecting passengers sometimes have to go through another security checkpoint, and gates and holdrooms are undersized for the size and type of aircraft serving STL. Similarly, wider concourses, additional restrooms and other passenger amenity upgrades are critical to meeting future growth. Another driver for the reconstruction is the constraint on concession revenue opportunities, Hamm-Niebruegge says. Overall, the airport has about 3,600 acres, but it is land locked by an interstate to the south and west, and other roadway access issues to the east and north. We dont have any place to add new facilities, and our post security space is extremely constrained, she specifies. So while weve got nice restaurants and weve refreshed them with new brands and local items, we cant grow; and we know that were leaving revenue on the table. Sketch planning and visioning sessions with STL stakeholders were followed by technical evaluations to carefully review and consider all options. From that process, the preferred terminal alternative consolidates all airlines in a single, linear terminal with up to 62 gates and retains the iconic domes of Terminal 1. Terminal 2, which has been used by Southwest Airlines since 1998, will be repurposed for yet-to-be-determined uses.Engaging community members and stakeholders was a vital part of the master planning process Building Consolidation Consolidating the two existing passenger terminals is key to the master plan update. Despite updates over the years, terminals 1 and 2 both require substantive upgrades to meet current and future demand. Staying with a multiple terminal-type complex wed still need to spend well over $1 billion, but the primary challenges wouldnt be fixed, notes Beckmann.Leading the WayMultiple checkpoints across two terminals leave STL with in Apron Lighting operational inefficiencies regarding security and Federal Inspection Services, and less concessions space. A single terminal will create the connectivity that doesnt currently exist with separate facilities and improve the passenger experience overall, Hamm-Niebruegge explains. Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) Terminal 4 Roadway and parking improvements are other key elements of the plan. Currently, a lack of parking is one of the biggest sources of customer complaints. Our garages are filling up every day, and theres more demand, shares Hamm-Niebruegge. Again, we are leaving a lot of revenue on the table.WSP worked with the airport to develop about 30 roadway concepts to deliver landside improvements. For parking, a garage within the terminal loop is slated for expansion, and concepts were developed to accommodate existing need and future growth that fit within the constraints of the existing roadway loop. The preferred roadway component of the proposed master plan includes a variety of minor improvements with the right of way of Scan the QR code or go toMissouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) Interstate I-70. Starting just after the airport completed its master plan, MoDOT promo.musco.com/airport-2024is also taking on a study about possible improvements to the to learn more interstate. Roadway access improvements are planned to be in place until MoDOT completes its analysis and defines how to best 2024 Musco Sports Lighting, LLC - ADLAL24-1 connect with STLs preferred roadway alternative. January | February 2024AirportImprovement.com'