The largest-ever interior renovation of concourses and passenger gate areas at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport’s (MSP) Terminal 1 is now moving into the second phase of the construction programme.
Construction crews have begun work in Concourse C as part of the $242 million Airport Modernization Program (AMP) managed by Delta Air Lines in partnership with the Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC). The three-year programme will deliver a unified and modern design across six of the terminal’s seven concourses and approximately 75 Delta gate hold rooms. The first phase of the project began in concourses D and F in November 2023.
“Above the ceiling upgrades have been the primary focus so far in concourses D and F in the first several months of the programme,” said Bridget Rief, Vice President of Airport Development and Planning at the MAC, which owns and operates MSP. “Work is now transitioning to more visible improvements going forward including new carpet or terrazzo flooring, painting and wall enhancements, as well as new podiums, signage and seating in gate areas, all of which will help provide a more exceptional airport experience for our passengers.”
AMP improvements include:
- Technology upgrades that include dynamic flight information screens along concourse walkways at every gate
- Full refresh of 75 Delta gate areas
- New gate seating with power outlets
- Brighter, more modern and sustainable LED lighting in concourse walkways and gate areas
- Installation of more accessible and durable terrazzo flooring in concourses C, D and G; and new carpet in concourses A, B, and F
- New wall finishes, including quarter-height granite in public corridors and tile in Delta gate areas
- Metal panel ceiling system in most concourse walkways
- New structural column covers
- New carpeting in gate areas to mirror experience at other Delta hub airports
- Updated gate information display screens
- Refreshed Delta branding across all gate areas
Phase two work in Concourse C will be completed by the end of 2024. “The Airport Modernization Program is moving into its second phase of updating the terminal and elevating the travel experience for our MSP customers,” said Jeannine Ashworth, V.P. of Delta Operations at MSP. “We are grateful for our partnership with the MAC as we work together to establish a seamless and consistent travel experience, no matter which concourse your journey begins.”
