Development Programme

We are currently executing Phase 1A of our three-phase Airport Expansion and Development Programme, based on the Airport Master Plan which details the operational and commercial functionalities through the 20-year planning horizon; from 2003 to 2023. The major expansion of the Airport Terminal and the development of other landside facilities are in progress. This follows on a recently completed major development of the Airport’s airside facilities (runway, taxiways and aprons); currently regarded as the “Best in the Caribbean”.

The new physical layout of the Airport incorporates cutting-edge design and functionalities which will enable the delivery of improved quality of service to passengers and other Airport users. It will also ensure our continued compliance with local and international standards for safety and aviation security.

Phase 1A Deliverables:

New Departures building at the eastern end of the present Terminal will be integrated with the existing Ticketing Concourse which will undergo major rehabilitation.
This new three-level facility of approximately 10,000m² (107,640 sq. ft.) of space will comprise:

             1. Departure Check-in Hall on the ground floor to accommodate travellers and well-wishers.
             2. Airline Check-in Positions (66) with Common User Passenger Processing System (CUPPS), the most
             current airport technology; also at the gates.

                 * Partially COMPLETED Ground Floor of the Departures building, being used for passenger Check-in
                    since 2007 June. New airline check-in positions also in use.

            3. Expanded Outbound Immigration & Security screening stations
            4. New Departure Lounge on the upper floor with expanded retail and food facilities, offering a large
                   variety of traditional and exciting new service concepts.

New two-level Passenger Pier – enabling the separation of arriving and departing passengers, as required by international security protocols. COMPLETED - 2007 June
Four (4) Passenger Boarding bridges at the new Passenger Pier, for added user benefit and comfort. COMPLETED - 2007 June
Upgraded Roadway system and expanded Car Park. COMPLETED
Major rehabilitation and upgrading of the Terminal Arrivals Area, including Immigration Hall, Customs Hall and reception area for Meeters & Greeters.
A new Ground Transportation Hall is being built

Replacement and upgrading of the primary electrical infrastructure.
Replacement and upgrading of Airport systems – public address, access control, flight information, baggage information, security control and other IT systems.
Cargo Warehouse Complex development
(The first phase of this complex, the NMIA Cargo and Logistics Centre, COMPLETED and opened for business in 2006 March).

The Interim Development Works, which preceded the construction of the new Departures Building, commenced in 2004. The award of the contract for the major Phase 1A works was effected in 2006 March and construction of the new building started in mid 2006. Phase 1A is scheduled for completion by mid 2008.

Phase 1B

Works under this phase will include:

Further upgrading of existing buildings
Construction of a new Arrivals area
Installation of new baggage handling facilities
Relocation of the General Aviation Centre, the fire station and other support facilities.
Airside works including the expansion of aircraft parking stands, and
Extension of the cargo and maintenance taxiway.

Phase 1B is scheduled for the period 2008 – 2012.

Phase 2

The final phase of the project, is scheduled to commence in 2013 and end in 2022. This phase will involve additional improvement and maintenance works to the Terminal, landside, airfield and support areas of the facility.