Originally published in 2010
Construction on the new terminal at the Arlington Municipal Airport began in April.
The city-owned airport broke ground on a two-story, 17,000-square-foot expansion the afternoon of April 1 and is expected to cost about $5.1 million. The terminal was originally estimated to cost $4.5 million.
The turning of the dirt ceremony was attended by Congressman Joe Barton, who presented a check for $637,000 in FAA facility and equipment funding for construction and installation of advanced lighting and landing system equipment.
The terminal expansion is necessary to accommodate the increased traffic associated with events at Cowboys Stadium. Airport officials said there is an average of 50 to 80 planes arriving at the airport when the Cowboys play at home, compared to the normal number of 10 to 15 per day.
The expansion, which is expected to be completed in December, just months before the 2011 Super Bowl in Arlington, will feature a large community room, lobby and expensive office space that will be available for lease.
The terminal will be Arlington’s first LEED Silver Certified building. That certification will make it one of the “greenest” facilities in town.