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Long Beach Airport has started a $37 million concourse upgrade, enhancing seating, passenger flow, sustainability features, and infrastructure ahead of the 2028 Olympics, ensuring a modern, comfortable travel experience.<\/p>\nLong Beach Airport has started a $37 million concourse upgrade, enhancing seating, passenger flow, sustainability features, and infrastructure ahead of the 2028 Olympics, ensuring a modern, comfortable travel experience.<\/p>\n
Summary:<\/p>\n
Long Beach Airport launches a $37 million Passenger Concourse Enhancement Project to modernise facilities ahead of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games.
\nUpgrades include improved passenger flow, seating with charging options, open-air garden, sustainability enhancements, and modernised mechanical systems.
\nThe project supports economic growth, creating 190 construction jobs and reinforcing LGB\u2019s reputation for comfort, convenience, and a relaxed Southern California travel experience.<\/p>\n
Long Beach Airport (LGB) has launched a $37 million project to modernise its passenger concourse, upgrade critical infrastructure and enhance the post-security travel experience ahead of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic and Paralympic Games.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis is about preparing Long Beach Airport for the future while enhancing the experience travellers know and love today,\u201d said Airport Director Cynthia Guidry. \u201cFrom upgraded seating and improved passenger flow to modernised infrastructure behind the scenes, these improvements will help ensure LGB remains one of the most comfortable and convenient airports in the country.\u201d<\/p>\n
The\u00a0Passenger Concourse Enhancement Project\u00a0is designed to further elevate Long Beach Airport\u2019s existing reputation as a relaxed, Southern California travel experience while making necessary updates to infrastructure that has served millions of passengers since the concourse first opened in 2012. Planned enhancements include:<\/p>\n
Improved passenger circulation, including updated queuing and seating configurations.
\nMechanical, electrical and plumbing upgrades, including replacement of air-conditioning components and updated restrooms.
\nUpgraded seating with electrical charging options.
\nCreation of an open-air garden area outside the north concourse.
\nExpanded wayfinding signage and flight information displays.
\nNew flooring, gate podiums and a Service Animal Relief Area.
\nSustainability upgrades, including a new back-up generator and energy-efficient LED lighting.<\/p>\n
The project\u2019s completion is anticipated in the summer of 2027. No impacts to commercial flights are expected, and gate access will be accommodated during construction.<\/p>\n
The Passenger Concourse Enhancements Project has an estimated total cost of $37 million, with $24 million funded through the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)\u00a0Airport Infrastructure Grant\u00a0program under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. The remaining cost will be covered by airport revenue.<\/p>\n
The Passenger Concourse Enhancement Project is estimated to generate 190 construction jobs. The work builds upon the impact of the Long Beach Airport Complex, which already generates an estimated\u00a0$9 billion in annual economic output and supports 42,000 jobs\u00a0as a key asset for the city and region at large.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis project represents an important investment in Long Beach\u2019s future and the millions of travellers who choose our award-winning Airport each year,\u201d said Mayor Rex Richardson. \u201cAs we prepare to welcome the world for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games, we are ensuring LGB continues to deliver a modern, comfortable and uniquely Southern California travel experience.\u201d<\/p>\n
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