The new concourse at Key West International Airport reached a turning point on Aug. 29, when the first of eight passenger boarding bridges was installed.
The fully enclosed, high-performance glass boarding bridges manufactured by ThyssenKrupp cost roughly $1 million each and provide for an air-conditioned boarding process. They’re built to hurricane impact standards and were largely constructed in the U.S.
“This marks a historic new beginning for the safety and efficient operations of passenger travel in Key West,” said Richard Strickland, Monroe County’s executive director of airports.
Installation of the boarding bridges will continue over the next several months, followed by interior buildout. Concourse A is expected to open in the spring of 2025.
The new 48,000-square-foot concourse will include several elements to improve the level of service for passengers, such as new concessions: a Chili’s restaurant; Southern Point Bar; Farm 2 Air Market; and a new First Call Beach Bar.
The overall program also includes additional baggage areas and devices, new airline ramp/office spaces, an expanded security checkpoint with four lanes and more. Overall project completion is set for the summer of 2026.
More information is at eyw.com/concourse-a.
