New York Gov. Kathy Hochul, Port Authority of New York and New Jersey Executive Director Rick Cotton and Chairman Kevin O’Toole, and LaGuardia Gateway Partners CEO Frank Scremin announced the completion of new facilities at LaGuardia Airport’s Terminal B – a major milestone in the terminal’s $4 billion transformation.
The completion and opening of LaGuardia Terminal B’s western skybridge, in addition to the December opening of Terminal B’s second concourse, means every passenger either arriving or departing from Terminal B will enjoy a newly built, 21st-century facility from gate to curb.
“The transformation of LaGuardia Airport into a world-class destination that is internationally recognized for its beauty is an integral part of our bold vision for a new era in New York,” Governor Hochul said. “The completion of this $4 billion project will help provide a brand new passenger experience for everyone traveling through Terminal B, easing connections and creating lasting impressions. Congratulations to all who made today’s milestone possible as we continue creating a whole new LaGuardia airport worthy of New York. ”
On Saturday, Jan. 29, all of the terminal’s temporary walkways will be taken out of service. The completion of a second pedestrian bridge, which will span an active aircraft taxiway, makes LaGuardia the first airport globally with dual pedestrian skybridges.
The new terminal includes 1.35 million square feet of new terminal facilities featuring 35 gates, a 3,000-car parking garage, and covered pickup facilities for taxes and ride-sharing vehicles. The remaining small portion of the old Central Terminal Building has been removed from service and will be demolished in spring 2022.
“Today’s announcement marks the completion of new passenger facilities at LaGuardia Airport’s Terminal B, which was recently named Best New Airport in the World by UNESCO’S prestigious 2021 Prix Versailles,” Port Authority Executive Director Rick Cotton said. “From a passenger point of view, the old LaGuardia is no more. We have gone from worst to best, something no one thought was possible when this project began. Terminal B creates a top-of-the-line passenger experience and does so in the context of world-class architecture, inspiring public art and notable, iconic, locally inspired concessions.”