Guam airport authority details concession expirations, urges coordinated rules after Public Law 38‑21

Guam International Airport Authority officials told a Senate oversight hearing on Oct. 12 that the airport has more than 200 acres of developable land and about 500,000 square feet of rentable terminal space, and that several major concession and lease contracts expire in 2026.

Deputy Executive Manager Joe Mann told the Senate committee the airport’s terminal contains about 80,000 square feet dedicated to concessions — retail, food and beverage, car rentals and currency exchange — and that non‑aeronautical revenue from concessions and leasing has historically accounted for “anywhere between 20 to 35% of revenues,” depending on the year. “Their contract does currently expire on 07/20/2026,” Mann said of Lotte Duty Free when clarifying reports that the operator was leaving the airport. He added that food and beverage contracts (11 operators) and most rental‑car concessions expire on 08/31/2026, and that a parking concession expires on 10/31/2026.

Mann said the airport has received interest for aeronautical development including hangars, fixed base operators, cargo warehousing, in‑flight catering, fueling, flight training and maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) facilities. Mann said…