February 2018
Parking garage opens.
The Vision
From the outset, the vision for LGA Terminal B was clear: to create more than an airport terminal by delivering an experience that reflects the energy, ambition, and spirit of New York City. Together, LaGuardia Gateway Partners and our valued Terminal B community are united by a shared commitment to delivering an exceptional guest experience each and every day.
Public Private Partnership
LaGuardia Gateway Partners was selected by the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey to deliver the new Terminal B through a $5.1 billion public-private partnership and to manage the terminal for 35 years. We are comprised of Vantage Group and Meridiam for development and equity investment, with Vantage Group leading terminal management. Completed in 2022, the project was delivered on time and on budget.
The Result
The result is a world-class terminal which fulfills our founding vision—seamless, efficient, and thoughtfully designed to elevate every step of the journey and create a best-in-class experience for guests, partners, and stakeholders.
Watch Our Transformation
From Vision to Reality
Once defined by aging facilities and operational constraints, Terminal B has been transformed into a world-class gateway to New York City. The redevelopment introduced a new standard of design, efficiency, and guest experience—delivering a terminal that is as functional as it is inspiring.
How We Made it Happen
Financing
Terminal B’s transformation was made possible through a $5.1 billion public-private partnership—one of the largest in American aviation history. Construction of the 1.3 million square foot terminal began in June 2016 and was completed on time and on budget in 2022.
Operational Continuity
Keeping the airport fully open during construction demanded meticulous planning and coordination. The original terminal remained in use throughout the redevelopment, ensuring guests and airlines continued moving seamlessly while the new Terminal B took shape.
Project Milestones
December 2018
Concourse containing Gates 41-59 opens.
June 2020
Arrivals & Departures Hall and first pedestrian skybridge open.
August 2020
First phase of Concourse containing Gates 11- 30 opens.
May 2021
Taxiway under first pedestrian skybridge opens.
December 2021
Second phase of Concourse containing Gates 11-30 opens.
January 2022
Second skybridge opens, making LGA the only airport in the world with dual skybridges.
July 2022
Terminal B project wrap up.
Terminal B Design and Construction Facts
Construction totaled approximately 17 million work hours.
The project used 40,000 tons of steel and more than 3 million sq ft of paving asphalt and concrete.
The Arrivals and Departures Hall is made of almost 10,000 pieces of steel, weighing approximately 12,000 tons.
More than 300 talented Minority & Women Owned Businesses (MWBE) participated in the redevelopment.