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Inverness Airport Terminal Expansion and Upgrade

Inverness Airport, Inverness, Scotland, UK · 2016-ongoing (initial upgrade 2016, new terminal plan 2021) · £900,000 (2016 upgrade); £55 million (new terminal plan, 2021 prices)

The judgement call

Account-gated at launch

HIAL's investment in terminal upgrades demonstrates a commitment to improving passenger experience and airport efficiency. - The consideration of a new terminal highlights the long-term planning required for regional airport growth. - The challenge of balancing passenger growth with existing infrastructure limitations is a common theme in airport development.

Key engineering challenges

Expanding and upgrading an existing terminal to accommodate growing passenger numbers while maintaining operations. - Designing a new terminal (proposed) to meet future demand and operational requirements. - Managing passenger flow and reducing congestion, especially during peak times.

Project facts

Client / owner
Highlands and Islands Airports Limited (HIAL)
Lead contractor
Lead designers
Project type
expansion | upgrade | new build (proposed)
Scale
Increased seating capacity; new retail facilities; more space in international arrivals; streamlined security process; proposed new terminal building.
Disciplines
architectural; civil; mechanical; electrical; aviation planning
Standards & frameworks

Sources: HIAL: Inverness Airport Master Plan (https://www.hial.co.uk/inverness-airport/inverness-airport-master-plan) - Press and Journal: £55 million plan for new terminal at Inverness airport (https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/inverness/2895508/55-million-plan-for-new-terminal-at-inverness-airport/) - Airport Technology: Inverness International Airport (https://www.airport-technology.com/projects/inverness-international-airport/) - Inverness Airport (Facebook): Details of a major investment at Inverness Airport (https://www.facebook.com/InvernessAirport/posts/details-of-a-major-investment-at-inverness-airport-including-plans-for-a-purpose/1130829090283122/)