Major construction continues at Key West International Airport, where new jetways will enable passengers to board and deplane without having to walk across the tarmac in inclement weather. The new construction is the most ambitious project undertaken at one of the county’s two airports.
Major construction continues at Key West International Airport, where new jetways will enable passengers to board and deplane without having to walk across the tarmac in inclement weather. The new construction is the most ambitious project undertaken at one of the county’s two airports.
Photos by ROB O’NEAL/Free Press
New jetways being built at Key West International airport will allow passengers to deplane in a climate controlled environment.
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The new arrival area, at center with green roof, was added to Key West International Airport 15 years ago.
As travel remains strong at Key West International Airport, the Monroe County-run entity continues on pace to complete its $100 million-plus renovation and new terminal construction by the fall of 2024.
In 2021, 1,422,061 passengers traveled through Key West International Airport, which set records thanks to the strong recovery in post-COVID-19 domestic air travel.
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