Spokane Airport expands Concourse C amid rising passenger demand

The renovation has expanded Concourse C by 144,000 square feet at a cost of $150 million so far. Three new gates have been added on the west side of the concourse, with upgrades planned for existing gates. The ticket counter area will also be extended with six additional counters.

Several features are included in this expansion: enhanced accessibility for passengers with disabilities; regionally sourced fixtures; a nursing mother's room; electrochromic smart windows; modern restrooms; and an open-air plaza.

Gate hold technology is among the innovations being implemented to manage plane traffic more efficiently. It helps match ground movement with destination traffic while considering weather data.

The expansion is expected to boost Spokane's local economy significantly by creating nearly 1,200 jobs and generating $87 million in household revenue across Washington State. The TREX project funding came from various sources including bonds and federal grants.

Construction involved local designers and firms such as Alliiance Co., Q&D Construction, and Garco Construction.

Completion of TREX is anticipated by late this year. According to Larry Krauter, airport CEO: "A decision was made not only to support regional businesses but help minimize shipping emissions."

Spokane International was one of America's fastest-recovering airports post-pandemic among small-to-midsize airports nationwide.