YYG Charlottetown Airport - ATB Expansion Project
YYG Charlottetown Airport (YYG) is Prince Edward Island’s only commercial airport with scheduled air service. As a key piece of infrastructure for PEI, it is critical that we provide sufficient capacity and infrastructure to support the movement of people and goods in an efficient, safe, and sustainable manner. The ATB expansion project will allow us to increase capacity and provide for a more sustainable and efficient operation, all with a long-term view to deliver on our mission to provide a convenient, modern, and sustainable airport that connects people and drives economic growth in Prince Edward Island
In 2019, the Charlottetown Airport Authority Inc. (CAA) completed a 2040 Airport Master Plan. The primary goal of our Master Plan is to provide a framework for the future development of our land and facilities in a responsible manner. The plan considers all aspects of our operations, the financial viability of future investments, and environmental stewardship.
The 2040 Master Plan identified a number of infrastructure improvements required immediately to address not only our current market demand but to meet projected growth for air travel in and out of Prince Edward Island. After a 3-year delay due to the pandemic, the Charlottetown Airport Authority Inc. board of directors approved the initiation of the ATB Expansion Project in November 2022.
SableARC, a Charlottetown based architectural firm focused on sustainable design services, was awarded the contract for architectural and engineering design services for the project in January 2023. The project, which is expected to cost approximately $35 million and take 5 years to complete, started in 2023 with the completion of Phase 1a.
Phase 1a - COMPLETED
- New outdoor holdroom, The Dock, the first of its kind in Canada.
- Completed in summer 2023 at a cost of $1.6 million.
- Licensed lounge that adds an additional 200 seats for departing passengers.
Phase 1b - STARTING SUMMER 2024
- Expansion to check-in hall to allow for more counters and space for passenger check-in.
- Additional office, storage, and operational space for airlines and ground handlers.
- Relocation and expansion of CAA administration offices and some tenants to 2nd floor.
Phase 2 - 2025
- Expansion of indoor hold room space in departure lounge.
- Additional washrooms, both pre- and post-security.
- Improved passenger flow to gates and outdoor hold room space.
Phase 3 - 2025-2027
- Further expansion of indoor holdroom, including relocation and growth of concessionaires.
- Additional boarding gates for departing flights.
- 2nd baggage makeup belt and storage capacity for airlines and ground handlers.
- Preboard screening relation to allow for improved passenger flow and additional queuing space.