A year after the new terminal at Columbia Regional Airport opened south of town, the city is still hoping to fulfill its promise to offer a more attractive option for area travelers.
The new terminal reaches its one-year anniversary Thursday, after adding more space, new gates, boarding bridges and work stations for airline passengers. The terminal cost $23 million and took 2½ years to build.
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The Columbia Regional Airport’s newest terminal opens for service Oct. 9. The very first flight from the new terminal arrived the morning of Oct. 26, 2022.
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Incoming and departing flights are displayed above the baggage claim area at the Columbia Regional Airport. Missouri’s fight song plays as suitcases begin to roll out after flights.
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Erica Brunner (left) hugs her mother, Brenda Brunner, after landing Oct. 9 at the Columbia Regional Airport.
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Rachel Blue checks her boarding pass and waits for the gates to security to open Oct. 9 at the Columbia Regional Airport. Blue flew to Columbia for the Missouri game against LSU before flying home to Baton Rouge.
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