“We have a 30-acre tract of land that we own outright and are working on an environmental assessment to prepare it for future development.This parcel is also the subject of a planning study that will demonstrate the vast capability of the site to accommodate nearly any aeronautical use from cargo to maintenance to aircraft manufacturing,” Sabo highlights. The airport is also nearing completion of a new 16,300 square-foot terminal. Utilizing G-W Management Services as it the prime contractor, these upgrades have been in planning for over 15 years and represent an 80% increase in space from the current terminal building. “We are proud to have the support of the local jurisdictions as well as the state, the Virginia Department of Aviation, and the FAA for this ambitious project.” The passenger experience formed the backbone of the final design plans for the new terminal, Sabo Details. “We laid out the hold room, including where the vending machines are, the pilot lounge, the restroom facilities, all that was done with the idea of an efficient travel experience from the landside through to the airside.” Amenities that are not typically found in airports of a similar size were also added including a family restroom and mother’s room.The plans also included a built-in business center that spans roughly 1,500 square feet and can accommodate up to 80 people at any given time. “The terminal has backup generator capability and 267 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE VOLUME 11, ISSUE 08 WINCHESTER REGIONAL AIRPORT
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