Three-pronged plan to fix Newark Airport, including brand new Terminal B
If all goes according to plan, Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) could soon go from worst to first in the national rankings.
On Thursday, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey announced what they call the EWR Vision Plan, lays the groundwork for a massive redevelopment of the 96-year-old airport.
The plan includes three major redevelopment projects, including a brand new Terminal B, an upgraded aerial taxiway and a redesigned road.
At this point, the EWR Vision Plan is still just a plan, but it could be a harbinger of what’s to come for the airport.
“A modern, efficient, world-class Newark Liberty Airport is more than just a dream. We now have a viable roadmap thanks to this comprehensive vision plan. As the blueprint shows , we are ready to execute from start to finish looking at everything from terminals to roadways to taxiways as we build EWR into a best-in-class global gateway,” Port Authority President Kevin O’Toole said in a statement.
Here’s what the plan includes.
Terminal B is completely new
Newark has a new terminal (Terminal A) opening in January 2023, as well as two 1970s-era terminals. Those outdated facilities – Terminals B and C – are in desperate need of a facelift Appearance and the Port Authority seem to agree.
The EWR Vision Plan calls for a new international terminal to replace Terminal B. It also includes improvements to Terminal C, which United Airlines, the anchor tenant, has modernized in phases paragraph.
The Port Authority did not share any other details about the new Terminal B or upgraded Terminal C, but it said that “the spacious, streamlined terminals will allow the airport to meet its needs.” demand continues to grow in passenger numbers, while leaving space for further expansion.” when necessary.”
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New aircraft taxiway to minimize delays
Anyone who has recently flown out of Newark knows that this airport is prone to delays. That’s partly due to the complexity of the airspace in the New York City area but also due to structural issues related to the runway and taxiway layout at EWR.
To solve that problem, the Port Authority wants to build a “more efficient and flexible taxiway network” that would both support larger aircraft and increase parking capacity and flexibility.
The refurbished taxiways will also have additional de-icing pads, allowing aircraft to take off from gates more quickly during the winter months.
The road was redeveloped
Even if you’re just dropping off or picking up a friend or family member in Newark, chances are you’ve had to sit in traffic along late routes.
That is expected to change under the EWR Vision Plan, which includes a road network and revamped station facades to support more traffic.
The Port Authority said “the road network will also be streamlined to reduce decision points and separate main flows with independent traffic for each terminal”.
Newark’s Continuous Improvements
These three major initiatives join existing work in Newark. First, the airport is open Terminal A was brand new at the beginning of last yearhas since won numerous awards and achieved high passenger feedback scores.
The airport is also replacing the existing AirTrain system with a new train and building new tracks at the airport’s train station to make it easier for locals and tourists to get to the transit hub without taking an AirTrain. than.
It seems like the Port Authority is trying to turn Newark into the next LaGuardia Airport (LGA), going from one of the worst airports to one of the best in the country. While that’s still a long way off, at least the plans are now officially in place.
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