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Palm Springs airport officials outline $2.2 billion expansion plan, near‑term service changes
Summary
City-appointed airport representative delivered an economic impact update and a project status report to the Rancho Mirage City Council, describing a long‑range $2.2 billion expansion, recent route changes and short‑term improvements including a $90 million outbound baggage system replacement and escalator and restroom upgrades.
Airport leadership briefed the Rancho Mirage City Council on July 17 about long‑range development plans and near‑term operational changes at Palm Springs International Airport.
The airport economic impact study supporting a proposed $2,200,000,000 expansion over the next 15–20 years projects about 10,000 new jobs and nearly $250 million in additional tax revenue over a 10‑year window, the airport representative told the council. The presentation stressed that those long‑term figures will inform route development and federal funding advocacy.
The report noted recent…
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