From the Ground Up: General aviation terminal

Owner: Springfield-Branson National Airport
General contractor: Nabholz Construction Corp.
Architect: Dake-Wells Architecture Inc.
Engineers: Cook, Flatt & Strobel, Engineers Inc., civil; RTM Engineering Consultants LLC, structural; Interpres Building Solutions LLC, mechanical, electrical and plumbing; Entegrity Energy Partners LLC (Conway, Arkansas), commissioning; and Group14 Engineering LLC (Denver), energy analysis
Size: 4,256 square feet
Cost: $6.7 million
Funding source: Airport reserve funds
Estimated completion: September
Description: An expansion and renovation to the Springfield-Branson National Airport’s general aviation terminal, built in 1990, will nearly double its size to 8,923 square feet, providing more space and amenities for passengers in privately owned aircraft. The terminal is also where private aircraft are fueled and serviced. The project aims to make the building more efficient, with updated restrooms, expansion of the administration area and pilot lounge, and the addition of a large public community room, according to airport officials. The project began in July 2023, the middle of the busiest year on record for the airport, with 1.3 million private and commercial passengers – up more than 15% from the year before.