The first phase of the project, which broke ground this week, should be completed by 2026.
One of NYC ’s airportsis officially getting a major revamp . The much - talked - about New Terminal Oneat John F. Kennedy International Airportis finally in the kit and boodle .
Governor Kathy Hochul recently celebrate the groundbreaking ceremony for the $ 9.5 billion project , which is privately finance . The New Terminal One , which will be built on the sites of the current Terminal 1 , Terminal 2 , and former Terminal 3 , will straggle across 2.4 million square foot , making it more than twice the size of Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 . The project , which will be built in stage , is go under to start the arrivals and departures hall and 14 raw gates in 2026 and complete the last nine gates in 2030 .
process as an outside pole , the fresh space will show off state - of - the - art applied science and surety to elevate travelers ' experience . A new and improved luggage handling organisation will be implemented , and lustrous and airy check - in hall and arrival space will welcome traveller in a well-fixed infinite . Among other improvements , the New Terminal One will also be progress around new digital technology , and TSA security lanes will sport advanced video search analytics and biometric - base systems .
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traveller will be able to sink their free time by strolling through 300,000 square feet of shops and dining options , and indoor green spaces will provide the perfect space to relax and breathe some fresh line . New lounges will also be built to ascertain a comfortable and relaxed experience , and family - friendly environment will be usable as well .
Sustainability will also be paramount at the young terminal . It will be both sustainably designed , and it will feature on - site renewable energy generation , as well as electric primer support equipment and optimise lighting and construction controls .
" Our state - of - the - artistic production renovations of New York State ’s airports are decisive and foresighted delinquent — especially at JFK , the nation ’s front door to the earthly concern , " Governor Hochul said in an official program line . " The investments we are piss today will ensure all New Yorkers , and the 10 of meg of people who get along here every year , have a first - category locomotion experience tomorrow — all while creating more than 10,000 job . Congratulations and give thanks you to everyone who has put in the eld of hard work to make this transformative project possible . "
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Take a look at some of the undertaking ’s renderings here below :
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