The New MSY Terminal

Budget: $1 billion

Projected Timeline: Complete November 2019

Status: Completed

Project Description:

The Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport built a new terminal to better serve the needs of the traveling public. The original terminal was constructed in 1959, with various additions made over the past 60 years. In addition to the challenges that arise from maintaining an aging building, airport security requirements and aviation industry best practices have changed drastically since that time.

To enhance efficiency and reduce costs, the airport has replaced the old terminal, apron, and roadways with a new $1 billion terminal located on the north side of the airport property. The new terminal features two parking garages, a surface parking lot, modernized ticketing, a centralized security checkpoint, three concourses, and a total of 35 aircraft gates.