TEXARKANA REGIONAL AIRPORT Texarkana Regional Airport Terminal was constructed in 1960 and was last renovated in 1992. Over time, aviation travel has increased, and they have recognized the need for a larger facility to meet the travel demand of the flying public. In doing so, it will also be able to provide a more modern and appealing facility for its passengers. The location of the proposed passenger terminal will be across the airfield from the existing facility and adjacent to the existing Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Station. This will allow better access to the airport via Interstate 49. The proposed passenger terminal will be bigger than the existing terminal and will include room for expansion, including the possibility of more airlines and destinations, concessions, enclosed passenger boarding bridges and an updated modern look. The project will be funded by federal grants, the cities of Texarkana, Arkansas and Texas, the Texas Department of Transportation, Arkansas Department of Aeronautics and passenger facility charges. With the growth of the surrounding area, the airport is committed to growing its operation to keep up with demand. “With increased passenger growth prior to the COVID-19 Pandemic, the new terminal project is a crucial investment in Texarkana Regional Airport’s infrastructure and comprehensive goal to provide an overall better airport experience for our passengers,” said Paul Mehrlich, Executive Director of Aviation for the Texarkana Regional Airport Authority. The proposed passenger terminal will ignite interest locally in making Texarkana Regional Airport the airport of choice for commercial airline travel. By having state-of-the-art facilities that can expand in the future, airport users and more local businesses will be drawn to the area and put their trust in the airport to meet needs and help them become successful. To that end, the airport wants to provide more travel opportunities to retain their regional base, attract more passengers and assist in economic development. The proposed passenger terminal shows a commitment to providing first-class service for our leisure and business community. “The new terminal contributes to the positive development in Texarkana,” said Mehrlich, “and will help the airport continue to be a viable travel source and economic engine.” Construction is projected to begin in spring 2021 with an estimated completion in the Spring of 2024. Texarkana Regional Airport is excited to be moving forward with this development and is looking forward to one day welcoming our community to the new facility.
The Texarkana Chamber of Commerce knows that our existing businesses are the backbone of our community. The goal of Business Retention and Expansion is to identify opportunities or issues and aid our local businesses based on their specific needs. Building relationships, focusing on the needs of existing businesses in our community by helping them create more jobs, invest in infrastructure and quickly respond to their needs is the number one goal
of our Business Retention and Expansion Program.
CONSULTANT—McClelland Consulting Engineers, Inc. GENERAL CONTRACTOR/CONSTRUCTION MANAGER—Nabholz Construction
Robbin Bass, Director, Business Retention and Expansion Texarkana Chamber of Commerce
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