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Terminal Construction History

Terminal photo
1950s 1960s 1970s 1980s 2006-09
Early construction of the original FAI terminal included a ticketing lobby and restaurant. Later construction included an FAA air traffic control tower. Terminal Additions
  • Second level gates
  • Jet bridges
  • Baggage claim area
 Expansion of the international arrivals processing hall.  Terminal Additions
  • New ticket lobby
  • Outbound baggage handling system
  • Three additional second level gates
  • New restaurant
 The FAI Terminal Area Development Project will reconfigure and renovate airside and terminal facilities to meet the long-term needs of the traveling public.

Since it’s original construction in the 1950’s,
the Fairbanks International Airport Terminal has been developed
through a series of expansion, remodel, and renovation projects,
which have extended into the new century.

terminal construction history