Quantcast

LAX's West Gates honored with state and national engineering awards

LAX's West Gates honored with state and national engineering awards
Airports
Webp 3aa
Edwin Tamang, Vice President at Kimley-Horn | Official Website

The West Gates at Tom Bradley International Terminal in Los Angeles have been recognized with state and national awards by the American Council of Engineering Companies. Terri Mestas, Chief Development Officer at Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA), highlighted the project's significance: “In many ways, the West Gates at Tom Bradley International Terminal provides an early expression of what guests can expect across LAX as a part of our multi-million-dollar Capital Improvement Program."

Opened to the public in May 2021, the West Gates is a five-level facility covering approximately 750,000 square feet and featuring 15 gates for international and domestic flights. The concourse has achieved LEED Gold certification and incorporates modern technology such as biometric boarding gates and an advanced baggage handling system.

The project aimed to generate economic opportunities for local communities, with 30 percent of hires coming from surrounding neighborhoods. Additionally, 21 percent of the total contract value was performed by Small Business Enterprises.

Get the Newsletter
Sign-up to receive weekly round up of news from Sky Industry News
By submitting, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. By providing your phone number you are opting in and consenting to receive recurring SMS/MMS messages, including automated texts, to that number from our short code. Msg & data rates may apply. Reply HELP for help, STOP to end. SMS opt-in will not be sold, rented, or shared.

Edwin Tamang, Vice President at Kimley-Horn, expressed his personal connection to the project: "The experience of LAX's West Gates at TBIT will always hold a special place in my memory." He acknowledged the collaborative efforts involved in bringing this significant infrastructure to life.

LAX is also working on expanding its facilities further with the Midfield Satellite Concourse (MSC) South project. This addition will introduce approximately 150,000 square feet and eight more gates for narrowbody aircraft by 2025.

For those interested in learning more about LAX’s transformation projects or subscribing for updates, information is available online.

Organizations Included in this History
More News

Long Beach Airport has announced a new daily nonstop service to Baltimore Washington International (BWI) through Southwest Airlines.

Jun 7, 2025

Lidl workers in Belgium initiated a strike and blockades on June 5, following similar actions in France and Italy.

Jun 6, 2025

Delta Air Lines is expanding its flight offerings for the 2025 pro football season, introducing new routes and increasing capacity to accommodate fans traveling to major games.

Jun 6, 2025

National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) President and CEO Ed Bolen addressed the U.S. House Aviation Subcommittee, emphasizing the urgent need to reform the nation's air traffic control (ATC) infrastructure.

Jun 6, 2025

Last month, over 130 volunteers from Delta Air Lines and several partner organizations collaborated to construct a new playground in College Park, Georgia.

Jun 6, 2025

Walking together on Omaha Beach, 19-year-old college student Caleb Walker and 101-year-old WWII veteran Jack Myers reflected on the sacrifices made during the D-Day invasion.

Jun 6, 2025