The remodel, expected to take 24-36 months, will be done in phases. The project begins with construction of a car rental complex that includes a three-level parking garage east of the main terminal and linked via an enclosed walkway. Ultimately the roadway in front of the terminal will be bumped north about 50 feet to allow expansion of the ticketing area on the second level, and a much larger, and brighter, baggage claim area on the lower level. Several construction projects occupied us this year. Airport Drive, east of Tucson Blvd., was moved north to make way for future expansion of the air freight operation.
Land is essential for growth.
Across the field, south of Valencia Rd. Two fixed base operators from the west side of TIA will relocate here. This is the first phase of TIA's strategic plan for general aviation unveiled in 1998. General aviation at Ryan Airfield was scrutinized as part of a Master Plan update. Reviewed every seven years, the plan is a 20-year blueprint that forecasts improvements expected to total appx.