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Eppley Airfield terminal expansion nears new milestone

Eppley Airfield is giving an inside look at construction for the terminal expansion project as travel season ramps up.

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Eppley Airfield is giving an inside look at construction for the terminal expansion project as travel season ramps up.Officials said the most noticeable change is the Central Pavilion. Crews are just about to add concession spaces and the glass exterior is now complete.The baggage handling system is also taking shape.READ MORE: Eppley Airfield gives look at progress halfway through constructionThere’s now a second-floor ticketing counter with screening and sorting on the first floor.Officials said it’ll be more efficient.Finally, there’s a clearer picture of what the concourse will look like.Crews are now finishing up the gates, bathrooms, and other interior fixtures.Officials said it’ll be 21st-century experience.”We’re looking forward to sharing what’s next as construction continues. We appreciate your continued patience, flexibility and support,” Dave Roth, Omaha Airport Authority CEO, said.Construction will wrap up in 2028, but phased openings will begin in about a year.Make sure you can always see the latest news, weather, sports and more from KETV NewsWatch 7 on Google Search.NAVIGATE: Home | Weather | Local News | National | Sports | Newscasts on demand |

Eppley Airfield is giving an inside look at construction for the terminal expansion project as travel season ramps up.

Officials said the most noticeable change is the Central Pavilion. Crews are just about to add concession spaces and the glass exterior is now complete.

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The baggage handling system is also taking shape.

READ MORE: Eppley Airfield gives look at progress halfway through construction

There’s now a second-floor ticketing counter with screening and sorting on the first floor.

Officials said it’ll be more efficient.

Finally, there’s a clearer picture of what the concourse will look like.

Crews are now finishing up the gates, bathrooms, and other interior fixtures.

Officials said it’ll be 21st-century experience.

“We’re looking forward to sharing what’s next as construction continues. We appreciate your continued patience, flexibility and support,” Dave Roth, Omaha Airport Authority CEO, said.

Construction will wrap up in 2028, but phased openings will begin in about a year.

Make sure you can always see the latest news, weather, sports and more from KETV NewsWatch 7 on Google Search.

NAVIGATE: Home | Weather | Local News | National | Sports | Newscasts on demand |

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