Montgomery Regional Airport begins $5 million baggage claim renovation project
Work begins on $5 million project to renovate the baggage claim area at the Montgomery Regional Airport – Photo from WAKA Action 8 News
The Montgomery Regional Airport has started its $5 million baggage claim renovation project.
As Action 8 News has reported, the project will be funded through the Airport Terminal Program (ATP) grant from the Federal Aviation Administration and will bring a more modern, efficient and passenger-friendly environment for baggage retrieval.
Over the next 18 months, the airport says it will replace the existing baggage claim with two new, state-of-the art baggage systems designed to improve speed and reliability.
The upgrade will include:
- Installation of two new modern baggage claim conveyor systems to enhance the baggage handling process and reduce wait times for arriving passengers
- Creation of new car rental customer counters and offices to modernize the car rental experience
- Cosmetic upgrades, including refreshed flooring and lighting to better welcome passengers
- Replacement of escalators
Artist renderings of the $5 million renovation project at the Montgomery Regional Airport – Photo from WAKA Action 8 News
“This project is an exciting step forward for MGM and for the passengers we serve,” Loyd Jenkins, interim executive director of Montgomery Regional Airport, said. “By expanding our baggage claim capacity and modernizing the car rental experience, we are making travel more efficient, welcoming, and reflective of the pride we have in our community.
Construction will be carried out in phases to minimize passenger disruption. Temporary baggage claim procedures are in place, with airport staff assisting travelers throughout the process.
