b'42 ATW SPECIAL EVENTSConstruction is expected to be complete by the end of this year.To accommodate the spike in traffic, American Airlines, United Airlines, Delta Air Lines and Allegiant Air all expanded flight offerings during Draft week. In total, they added 10 new routes and four more flights to existing routes. Additional rental cars and ground transportation options were also arranged. More than 60 inbound flights arrived on April 23, the day before the Draft began; and total throughput for the five days around the event was about 11,700 passengers. In true Wisconsin fashion, ATW celebrated with a pre-security tailgate party that weekend. As scheduled, three of the four gates being added during Elevate were operational in time for the Draft. Having those new gates online was very helpful, Weber emphasizes. Elevating the AirportPlanning for the expansion began in 2019, following several years of significant growth. Weber reports that ATW sprang back very quickly after the COVID-19 pandemic, and at the end of 2020, it received FAA approval to move forward with an expansion. One temporary passenger boarding bridge (7B) was added immediately to meet demand, and design for the full expansion kicked off in spring 2021 with Mead & Hunt.The airport held dozens of meetings with the community, which acted as a sounding board. When we designed the concourse expansion, we developed programs and processes that the community loves and will really enjoy when using the terminal, says Weber. During those meetings, the project team learned that the community wanted larger, updated restrooms, an expanded concessions program with new options, and concourse spaces that were accessible and inclusive. As Weber interprets it, the goal is to our approach,ensure the best product from curb to gate. To do that, Elevate has four design pillars:unique. our results, Connect the community through universal design, so that every person who uses the terminal feels welcome, unmatched. Weber says.Inspire innovation through smart FULL-SERVICE AVIATION CONSULTANTS . MEADHUNT.COM . EXPERIENCE EXCEPTIONAL mechanical systems and biophilic design to improve operational efficiency and guest comfort.May | June 2025AirportImprovement.com'