CVG Airport’s terminals are due for an upgrade, and several firms have been selected to lead the process.
Concourses A and B have not undergone any major renovations since 2012, and construction was completed on both concourses in 1993.
The scope of the project includes the expansion of the terminal ticketing area and security checkpoint, demolition of the current baggage handling system, and construction of a custom-built individual carrier system for backend baggage handling.
In addition, CVG plans to renovate the transportation tunnel, the two concourses, the public restrooms, and the elevators/escalators.
The Kenton County Airport Board selected Elevate CVG, AECOM, Hunt Construction Group, STV Construction and developer Skanska USA to lead different aspects of the modernization project.
“It is time to modernize our facilities for our travelers and employees, and we are taking an intentional approach to boost efficiency and elevate the passenger experience,” CVG CEO Candace McGraw said in a press release. “We are thrilled to have a qualified, collaborative team on board to assist with program/construction management and design and build aspects of this complex, multi-year modernization program.”
Elevate CVG, which is the airport’s redevelopment campaign, was tasked with boosting operational efficiency, modernizing facilities, and improving the experience for customers.
The total program budget is estimated at $575 million, according to a press release from CVG. The initial scope of the program to go through the first quarter of 2026 is estimated to be $220 million.
The program schedule includes a phased approach to minimize impact to travelers with anticipated completion in 2029.