LaGuardia Airport (LGA), Terminal B Redevelopment

Bright, modern airport terminal with escalators, check-in counters, and large windows.

Project information

As one of the largest public/private partnerships in U.S. aviation history, we led the design, construction and financing of the new 35-gate vertical Terminal B. The scope also included the Central Hall, a 3,100-space garage, eight miles of roadways, 21 new bridges and supporting infrastructure. The existing terminal remained fully operational throughout the project.

Client:

LaGuardia Gateway Partners LLC, The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey

Service:

Construction Management

Market segment:

Airports, Structural Steel

Size:

City:

Queens

State:

New York

Country:

USA

Staying connected

LaGuardia is the first airport to feature dual pedestrian bridges connecting the arrivals and departures hall to the concourses, spanning active aircraft taxi lanes.

Terminal bridge with multiple JetBlue and American Airlines planes parked at airport.

Awards and certifications

ENR Best Project Award

Best Airport/Transit Project

AIA New York

Transportation and Infrastructure Design Excellence Award

Design-Build Institute of America

National Award of Excellence

Bringing knowledge and foresight to every project

Aircraft movement was expanded and streamlined by the addition of nearly two miles of taxiway.

The island and bridge designs allow for improved airline circulation and flexibility, reducing airport delays.

Built on trust

“We are extraordinarily grateful for the expertise Skanska brought to the development of a new Terminal B as a member of LaGuardia Gateway Partners, which built and developed the critically acclaimed new terminal as part of the successful public-private partnership with the Port Authority.” – Rick Cotton, Former Executive Director, Port Authority of New York and New Jersey