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Abilene explores $50–70M terminal upgrade; council favors bond vote in May
Summary
Abilene city staff and airport consultants presented a concept to expand and modernize the Abilene Regional Airport terminal with a projected city share of roughly $20 million if federal grants cover the remainder; council signaled preference for a May bond election to fund the local portion.
City staff and airport consultants presented a concept design for a major expansion and modernization of Abilene Regional Airport’s terminal, with estimated full‑build costs in the neighborhood of $50–70 million depending on scope and value engineering.
Design and rationale: Architects proposed expanding the boarding/hold room area by roughly 5,000 square feet, re‑locating the security checkpoint into the present ticket lobby to free upper‑level space and adding a visible glass elevator, larger restrooms, a nursing room and a multi‑use business/VIP area to seat up to 200…
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