Our Airport

AIRPORT DEVELOPMENT

NOW COMPLETE

• The expansion project cost a total of $51 million.
• The Airport will repay the bond issue through a government authorized “passenger facility charge” which is an existing $4.50 charge on each ticket.
• The airport boast two new gates, expanded lobby and ticket area, improved roads to and from the terminal, larger baggage claim and security areas and space for two new airlines.
• The expansion project expanded the airport terminal from 92,000 square feet to 165,000 square feet.
• The airport has undergone three expansions since 1987, the most recent expansion in 1997.
  

PARKING GARAGE

• The new parking garage cost a total of $15 million.
• 3 Levels
• 800 car garage

Million Air

The construction and operation of the new FBO facility was awarded to Million Air.  The facility is now open in full operation. 

Address:

1100 Hanger Street

Gulfport, MS 30501

Main: 228-701-0400

Toll Free: 800-875-7703

Fax: 228-701-0088

UnIcom: 122.95

ARINC: 131.1

Hours of Operation:

0700-1900, 7 days a week

E-mail: info.gpt@millionair.com

For more information, visit http://www.millionair.com.

New Air Traffic Control Tower

The Federal Aviation Administration topped off the new controltower at Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport in September 2010. A crane lifted the steel structure to the top of the tower. The structure weighs almost 100,000 pounds and is 60 feet tall. All total, the new tower will stand 120 feet tall.

The new 13,000 square-foot building will houe administrative and training facilities and willoffer improved security and air traffic training. The tower will be constructed 171 feet above sea level and is scheduled to begin operations by March 2012.

New Airport Road Lighting

As part of a cooperative project between the City of Gulfport, Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) and Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport, plans are underway for major improvements to the street lighting and intersection on Airport Road.  Pending MDOT approval, this project is scheduled to be completed in first quarter 2011.

John Hill Boulevard Development

Currently in development, John Hill Boulevard will be extended into the new general aviation facilities.  This project will greatly improve access to air cargo and general aviation facilities.