b'A new boarding bridge from Oshkosh AeroTechwill shield passengers from harsh winter weather. 16 RKS TERMINALSTSA checkpoint, as well as the gating area where deplaning(avoiding) the wind and the bitter, bitter cold in wintertime will passengers often ran into crowds of outbound travelers awaitingallow for better customer service and more efficiency in loading.their turn to board. Mohney describes the prior holdroom asAesthetics were also emphasized. A covered driveway was uncomfortable, with too few seats, inadequate space in theremoved to capture more natural lighting near the terminal restrooms and very limited amenities. entryways. On the secure side, a massive Manko curtain wall in Mead & Hunt sought to fix these shortcomings with the newthe holdroom frames spectacular views across the airfield and design. In addition to Gate 1s new passenger boarding bridgebeyond. from Oshkosh AreroTech, the adjacent Gate 2 supports groundSome say Southern Wyoming is not a scenic place, but it loading. Concession spaces were included both pre- and post- really is, especially when you take it in and look at it, Mohney security, and counterspace was added for a third rental carremarks. Being able to see Aspen Mountain and the often-company in addition to incumbents Avis and Budget. dramatic skies, to see that view with planes taking off and Rowley looks forward to the pragmatic benefits of the enclosedlandingits really pretty.jet bridge. If you ever spend any time in Rock Springs, you know Landing New BusinessesThe airport encompasses nearly 1,250 acres, 450 of which could still be developed for non-aviation purposes. To that end, the Wyoming Business Council contributed $10 million in loans and grants to RKS to maximize the airports potential for further economic development. Gov. Mark Gordon added another $2.5 million from the state that matched federal funds Wyoming received through the 2021 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.Brubaker put the funds to use by adding a 4-mile natural gas main and a low-pressure sanitary sewer system. Now, he says just one more upgrade is needed to fully unlock the airports potential. Because RKS is located more than seven miles outside of the city limits, it lacks a pipeline to the local water supply. Trucks transport all of the airports water, 6,000 gallons at a time, before ENGINEERS & PLANNERS its treated onsite to ensure drinkability. Brubaker says a $70 million project to address that issue is in the planning phase, pending funding.MORE THAN A CONSULTANT We added as many elements as possible that would benefit A trusted partner, passionate about aviation, dedicated to the industry, and committed to your airport not just the terminal but the airport long-term, Brubaker says. (Water connectivity) is the last remaining hurdle for us. As he reflects on the recent terminal development, Brubaker recalls fondly how his small team, small community and stakeholder partners pulled together to complete a difficult task. It truly is an epic story for all who participated. 407-599-1122 We overcame adversity that I would argue no other airport has www.avconinc.com had to overcome, he says. Ill remember how the team rallied and rescued a project from failure to success. October 2025AirportImprovement.com'