b'32 MYR TERMINALSMyrtle Beach Intl Expands Terminal to Support Post-Pandemic GrowthBY KRISTEN RINDFLEISCHMyrtle Beach International Airportand better amenities for an improvedwas completed roughly six weeks ahead (MYR) recently completed one ofcustomer experience. of schedule and about $4.5 million under its most comprehensive terminalAlthough planning for the expansion andbudget. Remaining funds were earmarked expansion and modernization efforts ever,renovation began before the COVID-19for similar improvements in other areas of adding capacity, upgrading infrastructurepandemic, the airports notably rapidthe airport. and reshaping the passenger experience.rebound accelerated the project timeline.Today, MYR serves more than 50 The $95 million program was specificallyWhen area beachesdestinations via 10 airlines, and it designed to create a terminal that is morewelcomed touristscontinues to pursue expanded air functional and more welcoming for travelersback for Memorial Dayservice, including the return of its pre-arriving and departing South Carolinasin 2020, MYR becamepandemic non-stop flight to Toronto. Grand Strand region.one of the nationsWere always attempting to get Canadian The inherent challenges of serving ever- fastest-recoveringtraffic back with the golfers, as well as rising passenger volume in facilities originallyairports The beachother international opportunities, says designed for small regional jets promptedwas open for businessOlmstead, adding that the West Coast is MYR to update the terminal for its new fleetall day, remarks JudiJUDI OLMSTEAD another focus for service development. mix. Specifically, the project added 50,000Olmstead, director of Airports for HorryWere always hoping for L.A. or Vegas. square feet and six new gates to ConcourseCounty. A lot of families had their kids onThe project was delivered by a joint A, while also modernizing public areas andthe beach while they were working remotely. venture of JE Dunn Construction and renovating 12 existing gates throughoutFortunately, the nimble project teamSouthside Constructors, with Gresham concourses A and B. Key features includewas able to accelerate both design andSmith serving as prime design consultant larger holdrooms, clearer passenger flowsexecution of construction. In fact, workand Accenture as program manager. March | April 2026AirportImprovement.com'