New Passenger Terminal Dedicated at Prescott Regional Airport

The completion of a new passenger terminal at Prescott Regional Airport Ernest A. Love Field was recently dedicated and placed on display for the Prescott, Arizona community. The $13.9-million terminal, which was built by the team of general contractor Willmeng Construction Inc., and heavy civil construction firm Fann Contracting, replaces the former terminal that dates back to the 1940s and brings to the airport a larger, modern and aesthetically appealing facility with hopes to attract more carriers to the fast-growing region.

The terminal itself was just one part of the overall scope of the work performed at the airport. Airplane hangars were torn down and new entry roads were designed and built, which required the relocation of utility lines that ran under the property. New parking areas, a new apron and new taxiways were built, as well. All of that work, along with construction of the terminal building itself, was done without causing any interruptions to normal airport operations.

The new terminal building is 18,000 square feet of glass, steel, metal facing and masonry. The most striking feature of the facility is the Douglas Fir timber ceiling, which covers the entire terminal. The “big roof” concept was chosen and inspired by the Prescott region; the construction team executed that vision with no exposed electrical conduits or HVAC vents to maximize the visibility of the ceiling. Another feature that makes the facility unique is that it was built with expansion in mind. The outdoor courtyard waiting area was designed to quickly be transformed into additional gate holding areas as the airport grows in the future.

The terminal was designed by DWL Architects + Planners, Inc., with architecture firm Michael Taylor Architects Inc. providing local assistance. Dibble Engineering provided civil engineering and LSW Engineers were the structural engineers on the project.

With the addition of the new passenger terminal, commercial service apron, baggage handling system, vehicle parking and roadway, Prescott Regional Airport will be able to expand its variety and frequency of flight offerings.