Myrtle Beach Airport Expansion Boosts Capacity, Comfort

A concourse expansion project at Myrtle Beach International Airport in South Carolina is complete. The project team, which included JE Dunn Construction/Southside Constructors joint venture and Gresham Smith, recently celebrated the occasion with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. During the event, organizers unveiled an 18-inch commemorative plaque, recognizing JE Dunn and Southside as an “Additional Partner” in this transformative project.

This 50,000-square-foot expansion added six new gates, designed and constructed with future expansion in mind, to the A Concourse, while modernizing the 12 existing gates on the A & B Concourses. This project included new terrazzo flooring and renovated restrooms throughout both the new and existing areas of Concourse A & B. It also featured improved circulation and increased natural light, enhancing the overall passenger experience, as well as a new power infrastructure to support the expanded facilities.

One of the fastest-recovering destinations from the COVID-19 pandemic, Myrtle Beach International Airport has experienced remarkable growth over the last five years. It has since welcomed three new airlines, bringing its total to 10, and serves 3.4 million passengers annually. The much-anticipated expansion will cater to the changing needs of the rapidly growing population and tourism industry in the Grand Strand.

The increased gate capacity resulting from the Concourse A expansion project will benefit the airport’s growing number of passengers and appeal to current and potential new airline partners. This expansion will allow the airport to expand its offerings beyond the current 50+ nonstop destinations, further improving MYR’s connectivity and appeal.