Garden City airport eyeing new terminal

The Garden City Commission unanimously approved a request for the consideration of funds for the construction of a new terminal at Garden City Regional Airport, a project that would result in an larger, updated facility that would allow the airport to accommodate larger aircrafts.

The request, the Federal Aviation Administration Supplemental Appropriation Project Request for fiscal years 2018-2020, potentially could secure $20 million for the $26.85 million terminal construction project. Should the city receive the funding, it still must finance or find outside payment for the remaining $6.85 million, said Rachelle Powell, director of aviation at Garden City Regional Airport.

Mayor Roy Cessna said the city has looked into enhancing the terminal for some time, and had long looked for ways to bring in larger airplanes and more airlines. The first step, he said, was a larger terminal.