The construction crew continues to make strides on the development of our Grand Hall. They are continuing to successfully install the steel framework, and you can see the outline of this 3-story structure beginning to take shape. You can see a rendering of the Grand Hall in our earlier post about the North Wing.

The metal decking for each level is being installed in preparation for the elevated concrete slabs. Once the slabs are in place, the floor foundations will be ready for carpet and tile—which will be installed once the structure is fully protected from the elements.

Also, the last of the required footing for the Grand Hall is being poured, and the new components for the boiler system, electrical systems and mechanical systems are being installed.

It is very exciting to see this building come to life and we look forward to sharing more updates with you as it continues to develop.

Stay tuned for this week’s Flyer Fact Friday, and keep an eye out for more construction updates coming soon.

Happy travels,

– The Terminal

You will never guess what the favorite feature is in one of GSP’s newest restaurant.(check out the video below to find out!)

Take a look inside our exclusive interview with Mark Johnsen, head brewer, founder, and owner of the RJ Rockers Flight Room, as he tells the story behind his latest venture—and shares the scoop behind its most celebrated feature. Watch as his little corner of Concourse B comes to life and discover the inspiration and passion behind this beloved microbrewery.

From the local décor to the iconic flavors found on its menu, RJ Rockers Flight Room proudly pays tribute to its southern roots and celebrated culture.  Stop by today and enjoy the familiar tastes of the Upstate!

Happy travels,

– The Terminal

We have a lot of work going on to build the new core of the airport, and for the installation of steel, one of the most important pieces of equipment we have are our cranes. These cranes serve several purposes for this phase of WINGSPAN:

1. Demolition of the old structures requires a crane to lift the heavy components from their existing locations and move them onto outgoing trucks.

2. New steel pieces and heavy equipment are brought to the airport on trucks, and the cranes are the only way crews can unload these trucks to store the material until it is needed.

3. When the site is ready, the cranes will lift the new materials and place them into the correct locations as the workers secure the materials.

Bringing cranes to an airport brings a special set of considerations. Before we can even bring a crane onto the airport facility, we must first file a NOTAM (Notice to Airmen, or a written notification to pilots before a flight advising them of special circumstances) to the FAA to get approval on an object that will be higher than any existing feature currently onsite.

Additionally, on each crane, a flag and a light beacon must be on the highest point at all times and the crane’s boom must be lowered when not in use.

For this construction project, we are using several cranes simultaneously and moving them around to maximize their reach.

Once the structural steel is erected, most of the heavy lifting equipment such as cranes will be removed from the project.

Keep checking back for more updates on WINGSPAN renovations!

Happy travels,

– The Terminal

Today we have an update on the Facilities Department Expansion project we posted about in January. This project includes three major parts: the construction of a new facilities administration building, the construction of a new equipment storage building, and the relocation of our fuel farm.

Right now, the exterior stucco is being completed on the Facilities Department administration building. The walls and roof are almost complete and electrical and mechanical work is underway for the equipment storage building.

The fuel farm that has been relocated is up and operational. This particular fuel farm does not house the jet fuel (that is in a different location). This relocated fuel farm stores the gasoline and diesel for daily airport and tenant vehicle refueling and the aircraft deicer for winter months.

This project is scheduled for completion in early July, so stay tuned for more construction updates right here on the WINGSPAN blog!

Happy travels,

– The Terminal

Two weeks ago we posted quite a few photos from inside the core. We are taking our readers behind the construction walls again today to see how things are shaping up for our most extensive phase of the WINGSPAN program in the core.

Our construction crews are working hard to build an entirely new core for the airport, including an expansive Grand Hall, a consolidated checkpoint and more food and shopping options! We can’t wait for the finished product, but for now stay tuned to the WINGSPAN blog to see the space evolve.

Happy travels,

-The Terminal

We’ve got tales from the core for today’s construction update.

Crews are busy working on the boiler room and a new temporary screening area for Concourse A.

Crews are also working behind the construction walls on building the new core from the ground-up!

Stay tuned to the WINGSPAN blog for the latest construction updates and new Flyer Fact Fridays!

Happy travels,

-The Terminal