Today, the two-story, 448,000 square-foot Riley Terminal features 14 commercial passenger gates, six temporary commuter gates, four baggage carousels, and a variety of news, food and gift concessions.

The Improvement Program includes the construction of a 250,000+ square foot Terminal C with six new passenger gates, additional parking and concessions.

In the future, the terminal complex, Airport roadway, and the parking structures will form a dramatic interface between the Airport and the business community along MacArthur Boulevard.

The location of Terminal C and parking structures are shown at the center and lower right of this perspective. Access to Terminal C will be provided through existing roadway an parking interfaces and expanded parking infrastructure.

Terminal Amenities

With the elimination of space restrictions on the terminal imposed by the original Settlement Agreement, it may be possible to address some previous space and use shortfalls found in Terminals A and B. The Airport Improvement Program will create additional terminal area capacity in the form of aircraft gates, hold rooms, concessions, and passenger/baggage processing capabilities in the construction of Terminal C. It will also help redistribute traffic between Terminals A, B and C, thus achieving a balanced operation throughout the terminal complex.

To help meet the technology needs of our passengers, Wi-Fi may be added and infrastructure that accommodates passenger's business needs including:

• Telephone banks in the waiting areas near the gates could be modified to provide computer recharge work stations with wall-mounted recharging shelves.
   
• New computer carrels providing both seated and standing options.
   
• Small computer hook-up carrels adjacent to existing seating.

The Airport Improvement Program also includes enhancements to Terminals A and B for the benefit of its passengers.

A number of possible uses have been identified for the non-secure area of the Terminals:

• A children’s play area with transportation themed components.
   
• A concession or snack bar to offer additional services or shops for passengers and meeter/greeters prior to entering the secure side of the terminal.

Terminal Architecture & Design

An atrium is one of the design concepts being considered for Terminal C. Design features shown in these sections (atrium, vaults) are conceptually similar to those found in Terminals A and B.

Possible features building on the atrium theme include:

• An atrium architectural feature in the center of Terminal C, open above baggage claim, could facilitate wayfinding.
   
• An atrium with roof window could be located above the new baggage claim area.
   
• An atrium space, centered below the main roof vault could translate through different levels of the terminal from baggage claim on the arrivals level to the apex of the main central vault of the terminal.

The illustrations shown here depict potential uses and configurations in and around the main central vault and atrium of the construction of Terminal C.

• The mezzanine areas could accommodate offices, airline club rooms or concessions.
   
• Concessions area is centrally located around an open three-story atrium.
   
• Baggage claim is visible from above to enhance passenger and greeter wayfinding.

JWA's Ground Transportation Center (GTC) is conveniently located on the Arrival (lower) Level in the center of the B2 Parking Structure, directly across from the Thomas F. Riley Terminal. The Airport is considering extending improvements to the GTC area, for example:

• Kiosks for taxis, shuttles, and buses could be located beneath the covered plazas for weather/sun protection.
   
• A landscape plaza area for additional seating on the arrival level could be added.

The existing roadway system will continue to support the full terminal complex with relatively minor changes. Retaining the existing single one-way loop circulation concept will allow for the maximum use of curb frontage and will provide much-needed new passenger pick-up and drop-off areas.

The current B1 Parking Structure will be demolished to make room for the construction of Terminal C. Two new parking structures for a total of about 3,000 new spaces will be built to the south of the existing B1 structure.

The Remain-Over-Night (RON) aircraft parking area will be extended to the south and west, relocating ten commercial aircraft parking spaces and making room for Terminal C and the replacement B1 Parking Structure.

The Airport Improvement Program calls for the construction of two permanent hold rooms to accommodate four regional/commuter aircraft positions, located north of Terminal A and south of Terminal C. Both north and south hold rooms will be built at ground level and will include concession and restroom facilities. The plan also proposes two RON commuter positions at the north end of Terminal A.

Improvements are also planned for the Taxiways A, C and G.