Poised for Takeoff
March 12, 2014 2:21 PM
Orlando International Airport is planning $1.1 billion in near-term capital improvements that include a $470 million, 1.5-mile-long automated people from the current terminal to an intermodal transit facility and planned future south terminal. See the full story: Bonds Fuel Expansion at Orlando, Tampa AirportsImage: Greater Orlando Aviation Authority
An aerial photo shows the existing terminal and airside gates at Orlando International Airport where the long-term $2.2 billion capital plan includes building a second terminal to the south as passenger demand dictates.Image: Greater Orlando Aviation Authority
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The facilities in the foreground of this rendering initially will provide Orlando passengers linkage to rail transit and parking, with access to the main terminal via a people mover. Eventually, a second, southern terminal will be built near the transit facilities.Image: Greater Orlando Aviation Authority
At Tampa International Airport the initial $1 billion capital plan calls for building a $417.5 million, 1.3-mile automated people mover, which will travel from the main terminal to a $318.7 million, 2.3-million-square-foot consolidated rental car facility. Other improvements are planned.Image: Hillsborough County Aviation Authority
This rendering shows the $318.7 million, 2.3-million-square-foot consolidated rental car facility to be built at Tampa International Airport away from the main terminal to reduce traffic congestion. Image: Hillsborough County Aviation Authority
A new airside terminal with gates will be built as part of Tampa International's $2.5 billion capital improvement plan.Image: Hillsborough County Aviation Authority
