MidAmerica Industrial Park announces new airport terminal as part of new transportation infrastructure capital investments
12/02/2023
MidAmerica Industrial Park will break ground on a new terminal at its on-site airport as part of its ongoing master plan for strategic capital investments to enhance transportation infrastructure for its current and future employers.
In operation since 1961, the Oklahoma Ordnance Works Authority’s Board of Trustees that oversees MidAmerica Industrial Park assumed management of the airport in 1989 to ensure continuity of service and maintenance.
The project plan includes a new 4,000-square-foot terminal including hospitality areas, an on-site conference room, pilot’s lounge and back office management space. The upgrade emphasizes functionality and provides an accommodating environment for pilots, executives and guests
“MidAmerica’s long-term vision for the airport involves an ongoing update to the airport master plan and capital improvement plan,” said CEO David Stewart. “Future expansion plans include the addition of enclosed hangars and an overnight hangar for corporate aircraft. Also under consideration is a potential runway extension of up to 1,000 feet within the next five to 10 years to adapt to evolving aviation needs.”
The updated terminal is expected to stimulate local and regional economic growth, particularly through increased corporate flights and subsequent fuel sales.
In the planning phase of the new terminal, MidAmerica gathered input from the local pilot community, ensuring the updates meet the needs of those directly impacted by the airport’s services.
Businesses within the Park will benefit from the upgraded terminal, companies to host guests and executives in a professional and comfortable setting, enhancing overall business development.
The anticipated opening date for the new terminal building is January 2025.