San Antonio International Airport Shares Construction Update
Published on November 29, 2023
San Antonio International Airport Shares Construction Update on New Terminal
SAN ANTONIO (November 29, 2023) — At today’s briefing session to City Council, San Antonio International Airport (SAT) leaders provided an update regarding the Terminal Development Program (TDP) and the Post-Solicitation Briefing for the Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR).
SAT selected Hensel Phelps, known for its general contract and construction work for the planning, building and management of landmark buildings to serve as CMAR.
“We were thrilled with the quality of the proposals the Airport received" City Manager Erik Walsh said. "Hensel Phelps is the nation’s largest aviation contractor and has developed some of the best terminal projects in the country, including Nashville, Seattle, Los Angeles, Tampa and Orlando. Hensel Phelps will work closely with our Master Architect team of Corgan/Lake Flato to advance the design of the new terminal."
“We chose the Construction Manager at Risk delivery method,” Walsh added, “to minimize risk to the City and Airport and maximize opportunities for small, local and disadvantaged business enterprises (DBEs) to participate in the project. Hensel Phelps will be required to bid out approximately 85 percent of the work, which creates a lot of potential bites at the apple for other firms.”
The new terminal facility project scope includes:
- 17-gate concourse and apron with a new Federal Inspection Service area
- Expansion of elevated roadway
- Central utility plant enhancements
- Multi-story ground transportation center, including additional parking
- North ramp parking for aircraft remaining overnight.
- Related demolition/preparation site work
- Improvements to utilities
“This year has been beyond incredible for SAT,“ said Jesus Saenz, Director of Airports, San Antonio Airport System (SAAS). “From new nonstops taking us to 45 domestic and 8 international destinations – and more travelers than ever choosing SAT – we are making history every single day. As we start 2024, we’ll enter the pre-construction phase – right on track as we expand our airport for everyone in San Antonio and our visitors from around the world.”
The TDP will create jobs locally and will be completed in mid-2028.
“Our emphasis is on engaging local businesses, fostering growth in our community and maximizing our economic impact right here in San Antonio,” Walsh said.
For more information, please visit the airport’s website.