How does the proposed new airport compare to the existing facility?
The proposed new airport won’t just replace an ageing, outdated building which is well past the end of its useful life; the modular design allows for it to accommodate future needs and expansion. The new airport will grow and adapt with Bermuda’s needs.
The new, modern facility will offer an enhanced travel experience for all airport users. The larger, modern building is designed with sustainability in mind: minimising environmental impact and maximising efficiencies.
The state-of-the-art design offers a comfortable and convenient experience for passengers of all ages and levels of mobility, enhanced dining and shopping opportunities and high-tech features to streamline the travel process. The project will bring the facility up to international industry standards and will meet the expectations of today’s travellers, offering significant improvements in many areas when compared to the current, deteriorating building.
Here are the numbers
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Function |
Existing Terminal |
New Terminal |
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Arrivals Hall |
50 m2 |
780 m2 |
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Total Arrivals and Departures |
2,210 m2 not contiguous |
2,630 m2(a 19% increase) |
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Departure Hall and check-in |
2,160 m2 |
1,850 m2 |
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Number of Counters |
34 |
29 common use + 4 future |
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Concessions pre-security |
236 m2 |
355 m2 (not including outdoor patio) |
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Airline offices |
923 m2 dispersed |
945 m2 contiguous block |
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US screening lanes |
2 stand alone |
4 + 2 future; combined |
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International screening lanes |
1 stand alone |
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Number of staff and material screening lanes |
1 |
2 |
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Queue area for screening |
140 m2 + 36 m2 |
280 m2 combined |
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US Customs, Border Protection, and Departures (CBP) |
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Overall area of USCBP |
1,350 m2 |
1,795 m2 |
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Number of counters |
10 |
12 (counters and podiums combined) |
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Number of kiosks |
4 |
22 |
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Departures lounge seating area |
960 m2 |
1,130 m2 |
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Concessions and lounges |
830 m2 |
910 m2 |
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Total US area |
1,790 m2 |
2,040 m2(a 14% increase) |
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International Departures |
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Departures lounge seating area |
540 m2 |
1,090 m2 |
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Concessions and lounges |
610 m2 |
1,020 m2 |
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Total INT area |
1,150 m2 |
2,110 m2(an 83% increase) |
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Immigration and Arrivals |
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Number of contact stands with passenger loading bridges |
0 |
6 |
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Number of immigration e-gates |
0 |
6 |
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Area of bag claim hall |
890 m2 |
2,020 m2 |
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Inbound duty free |
54 m2 |
100 m2 |
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Total terminal area |
24,220 m2 |
29,930 m2(an overall 24% increase) |
Additional Efficiencies
In addition to space, efficiencies are found in many other aspects of the new facility. The new terminal will use modern materials and technology that will help to save energy, reduce maintenance costs and stand the test of time. And it can adapt and respond to future demands.
Automated kiosks will help staff on hand to improve efficiency in moving passengers through the terminal. Expanded commercial space for food and retail business will enhance the passenger experience while they are waiting for their flight. The departure hall will be more compact and efficient due to adoption of common use counters.
Accessibility for disabled and elderly travellers is challenging in the current facility: the design for the new terminal will be completely accessible, including the introduction of enclosed passenger boarding bridges that will improve comfort for all passengers now and for future accessibility demands.
The existing structure has been prone to flooding and other natural disaster. In 2014, the terminal building suffered flooding and other damages from Tropical Storm Fay. The location of the new airport will be moved further from the shore line, mitigating potential storm surge. The structure will be built to withstand the worst weather.
The proposed airport redevelopment will serve Bermuda well in many ways. And above all it will be an appealing first look and last glance at the culture, flora, fauna, history and stunning beauty of Bermuda. The investment will pay off to all Bermudians in many ways, and for many years.