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What’s happening publicly: The Columbus Regional Airport Authority (CRAA) has ongoing major terminal and infrastructure projects at John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH). In 2024, reports noted progress on the terminal program with multi-hundred-million-dollar approvals for foundation work and related construction, signaling continued advancement toward a 2029 opening target. A separate contract in 2024-2025 covered apron and taxiway work as part of the broader terminal and airside improvements. These items are part of a multi-year, multi-hundred-million-dollar program run by the CRAA to replace and augment CMH facilities.[1][10]
Recent passenger trends: CAPA coverage indicates seasonal or monthly fluctuations but notes ongoing discussion of passenger volumes in 2025–2026, including a 4% decline in January 2026 in one CAPA brief, reflecting typical early-year variances rather than a long-term trend (context: CAPA provides industry-wide aviation briefs and cites monthly deltas). For current monthly numbers, the authority’s own reports or the airport’s press releases would provide the latest figures.[5]
How to look for the very latest: The CRAA’s official news page and CMH press releases frequently publish updates on construction milestones, contracts, and opening timelines. Trade outlets such as the Columbus Business Journal and industry trackers (CAPA) also summarize notable movements in project funding, contract approvals, and passenger trends.[9][1][5]
Illustration: If you’re tracking the CMH terminal project, a simple timeline would show key milestones:
Would you like me to fetch the latest press releases from the CRAA site or pull the most recent CAPA or local business-news mentions to confirm the current status and any new approvals or opening dates? I can also compile a quick one-page status sheet with the latest contract amounts, milestones, and expected opening date.
The Columbus Regional Airport Authority has approved more than $790 million so far for Hensel Phelps to start the terminal project.
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flycolumbus.com$212 million including the $120 million set aside in the New Terminal Reserve Fund but is available if necessary to fund operations. The Authority projects to use $23.6 million of the eligible $80.8 million in pandemic-related federal aid in CY 2022 to bolster operations. The remaining $23.4 million will be used towards CY 2023 and CY 2024 operations.
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centreforaviation.comthe March 2024 financial statements as well as fiscal year to date results. Spino updated the Committee on the Airline Use and Lease Agreement. Blake Roe of Plante Moran appeared before the Committee and provided a fiscal year 2023 audit status update. The Committee’s next meeting is scheduled for June 18, 2024. … announcement comes three months after the House sent over its one-time fund appropriations. Within the Senate’s allocation, $7.5 million was designated for the new terminal at John...
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www.cbinsights.comThe Columbus Regional Airport Authority board has approved a $51.8 million construction contract for an apron and taxiways.
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