# Newark Airport renovations and updates **URL:** \ **Category:** Under Construction\ **Created:** [August 28, 2020, 10:24am UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/newark-airport-renovations-and-updates/17248 "2020-08-28T10:24:13Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![tjr101](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/tjr101/32/125010_2.png) [@tjr101](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/tjr101)\ **Post date:** [May 24, 2022, 10:20pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/newark-airport-renovations-and-updates/17248/21 "2022-05-24T22:20:54Z")
Sometimes I wish there was a bit more urgency in these types of infrastructure projects. Too much piecemeal and reducing of scale. Nothing really bold or ambitious in these projects anymore. ---
**Author:** ![ALC11](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/alc11/32/81254_2.png) [@ALC11](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/ALC11)\ **Post date:** [May 24, 2022, 10:37pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/newark-airport-renovations-and-updates/17248/22 "2022-05-24T22:37:52Z")
LGA’s reconstruction I would consider to be bold and ambitious given they built brand new terminals around the old ones while keeping the airport fully operational. The entire EWR situation seems to be the PA just giving NJ the short end of the stick because, unlike LGA and JFK, EWR wasn’t hyped by the PA’s public affairs or given the same publicity as the two NY airports making it seem not as important as the other two despite being a major international airport. EWR’s design is pretty lackluster and looks pretty value-engineered so far compared to what was shown on the renderings. It will probably be disappointing to an extent when it opens. Personally, I wish we would get some ‘exotic’ design like airports around the world such as Beijing or Doha; something to be proud of and has some prestige, especially for New York City. Most new airport terminals here in the US are pretty boring. The renderings of Terminal B I found give me some hope for something actually ‘exciting’ but knowing the PA, we won’t get it or it would be horribly butchered (think WTC). ---
**Author:** ![ALC11](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/alc11/32/81254_2.png) [@ALC11](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/ALC11)\ **Post date:** [May 30, 2022, 10:26pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/newark-airport-renovations-and-updates/17248/23 "2022-05-30T22:26:47Z")
Finally, some _actual_ news about EWR. They have got a number of operators for terminal concessions. It’s still set to open later this year although I can’t make any promise that it _will._ [https://www.panynj.gov/port-authority/en/press-room/press-release-archives/2022-press-releases/port-authority-introduces-world-class-concessions-lineup-for-the.html](https://www.panynj.gov/port-authority/en/press-room/press-release-archives/2022-press-releases/port-authority-introduces-world-class-concessions-lineup-for-the.html) ---
**Author:** ![ALC11](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/alc11/32/81254_2.png) [@ALC11](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/ALC11)\ **Post date:** [June 26, 2022, 7:32pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/newark-airport-renovations-and-updates/17248/24 "2022-06-26T19:32:03Z")
[![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/b/e/be888104c5590d4036d601657f2d77cb8d35ab4d.jpeg "Newark Airport - EWR - Newark Terminal One - Samuel Ortiz Part 107 Drone Pilot - Drone Video") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sYxCfkXjuAw) Found this drone footage of the terminal’s construction that was taken in May. I wish the piers that connect to the jetbridges from the terminal had windows. It’s going to be a bleak walk from the waiting areas to the plane, especially since some of those peirs are pretty _long_. ---
**Author:** ![ramvid01](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/9dc877/32.png) [@ramvid01](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/ramvid01)\ **Post date:** [June 26, 2022, 10:58pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/newark-airport-renovations-and-updates/17248/25 "2022-06-26T22:58:39Z")
There seemed to be windows on the piers. ---
**Author:** ![ALC11](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/alc11/32/81254_2.png) [@ALC11](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/ALC11)\ **Post date:** [June 27, 2022, 12:32am UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/newark-airport-renovations-and-updates/17248/26 "2022-06-27T00:32:13Z")
Nope. No windows. The double gate piers had what appeared to be ‘windows’ but they were covered up and only for the ‘fire escape’ stairs. Passengers would not be able to look of them if they were retained. Here are some pictures from a year ago that I took. No windows. ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/d/5/d5aa264afb47b74b2fd45fcaa20ff2c2a626ed77.jpeg) ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/7/c/7ceb7a54902f316bf320c70a70eeb6399e259e2d.jpeg) This is a similar pier to the pictures I took from the drone footage. No windows. ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/6/1/613cb773c785e73dc2e72c26218e7c071a7b3ab7.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![tjr101](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/tjr101/32/125010_2.png) [@tjr101](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/tjr101)\ **Post date:** [June 27, 2022, 2:07am UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/newark-airport-renovations-and-updates/17248/27 "2022-06-27T02:07:31Z")
I always wondered why US airports don’t have the glass jetways that you’ll see in Europe and some other countries. ---
**Author:** ![ALC11](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/alc11/32/81254_2.png) [@ALC11](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/ALC11)\ **Post date:** [June 27, 2022, 2:34am UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/newark-airport-renovations-and-updates/17248/28 "2022-06-27T02:34:54Z")
For the longest, they were banned. A number of airports such as PAE, KCI, ICT, AMA, SBP, SYR, GRK, HSV, etc. have included them in renovations of their terminals. It’s usually smaller airports that choose to get them to make using their facilities more special, although a major airport, O’Hare might include them in their Terminal 5 since renderings exist of that project depicting glass jetbridges. New York’s _LaGuardia Airport_ also used to have glass jetbridges in the 1970s. ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/1/7/17b77207c66d3087293cf7edb094211dc1577996.jpeg) ([Source](http://www.nycaviation.com/2014/10/la-guardia-airport-celebrates-75-years/36431)) To understand why US airports _didn’t_ have glass jetbridges is because the National Fire Protection Association banned them for the longest because of their logic of “usage of glass could cause pedestrian congestion as people stop to look at possible fires or traumatic scenes while trying to evacuate”. Since that restriction was removed in the 2010s, it’s a matter of whether or not the airport authorities want to spend extra on glass jetbridges. ---
**Author:** ![tjr101](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/tjr101/32/125010_2.png) [@tjr101](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/tjr101)\ **Post date:** [June 27, 2022, 3:11am UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/newark-airport-renovations-and-updates/17248/29 "2022-06-27T03:11:31Z")
Thanks for the explanation. I enjoy walking through them whenever I arrive at a foreign airport. It would be nice to experience coming back and it adds a kind of sophisticated appearance I’d like to see at NY area airports. ---
**Author:** ![ALC11](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/alc11/32/81254_2.png) [@ALC11](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/ALC11)\ **Post date:** [June 29, 2022, 6:16pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/newark-airport-renovations-and-updates/17248/30 "2022-06-29T18:16:51Z")
Looks like construction is wrapping up on the ramp areas in the southern half of the terminal. Concrete barriers around the jetbridges are being removed, cars are not parked there and the area is being prepared for aircraft parking. Compare these two images and you’ll see the difference. ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/c/b/cbb409dfd8228b32405f9dc643aa4001c7d61d85.jpeg) ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/6/0/60b600e733dc83f2247da5f1cf8424c70d8dd545.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![sebastianagudel](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/dec6dc/32.png) [@sebastianagudel](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/sebastianagudel)\ **Post date:** [June 29, 2022, 8:41pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/newark-airport-renovations-and-updates/17248/32 "2022-06-29T20:41:54Z")
with the latest news that united is going to cut off 50 daily flights out of newark due to congestion, is there any project that would alleviate this problem? is this new terminal 1 gonna help solve the problem? ---
**Author:** ![ALC11](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/alc11/32/81254_2.png) [@ALC11](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/ALC11)\ **Post date:** [June 29, 2022, 8:52pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/newark-airport-renovations-and-updates/17248/33 "2022-06-29T20:52:56Z")
United operates mainly out of Terminal C which is _exclusively_ UA. Terminal 1 has common-use gates so it’ll be shared by all the users of A. It will likely alleviate congestion and delays waiting for gates since planes can now roll up at an empty gate instead of their assigned ‘areas’ which is the current setup and is highly inefficient since if the gates are full, arriving flights have to wait until the gate opens up before disembarking passengers. In regards to cutting flights, they are mainly caused by United losing gates due to the terminal’s construction (which resulted in an entire concourse of the old A being demolished, causing a loss of 8 gates), taxiway closures, and holding area closures. There’s also a runway repair project that will be occurring which will also contribute to these flight cuts. The schedule cuts are simply cutting the frequency of flights, not destination removals. (Source: [United to cut 50 flights a day from Newark airport summer schedule - nj.com](https://www.nj.com/news/2022/06/united-to-cut-50-flights-a-day-from-newark-airport-summer-schedule.html)) I assume that once the new terminal’s online and all the construction is complete, the flight cutting will be likely reduced since United can use the new terminal for some of their operations. ---
**Author:** ![sebastianagudel](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/dec6dc/32.png) [@sebastianagudel](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/sebastianagudel)\ **Post date:** [June 30, 2022, 4:32am UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/newark-airport-renovations-and-updates/17248/34 "2022-06-30T04:32:38Z")
thank you for your answer. what do you think the max capacity will be when those works are over? also, is there a plan to redevelop terminal b? thank you? ---
**Author:** ![ALC11](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/alc11/32/81254_2.png) [@ALC11](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/ALC11)\ **Post date:** [June 30, 2022, 4:58am UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/newark-airport-renovations-and-updates/17248/35 "2022-06-30T04:58:22Z")
There _is_ plans to redevelop B, but it isn’t finalised. I found a while back some renderings of what Terminal B _could_ look like in a Port Authority document but it’s only a concept and _not_ the final design. It looks sick and I hope that whatever they choose is just as unique and ‘bold.’ > **[Newark airport next on deck for Port Authority makeover](https://www.nj.com/news/2022/03/newark-airport-next-on-deck-for-port-authority-makeover.html)** > > With extensive airport makeovers almost complete at LaGuardia, or in the works at JFK, port Authority officials are focusing on Newark Airport's redevelopment. [https://www.panynj.gov/port-authority/en/press-room/press-release-archives/2022-press-releases/VISION-OF-A-WORLD-CLASS-NEWARK-LIBERTY-CONTINUES-TO-TAKE-SHAPE-AS-PORT-AUTHORITY-MOVES-TO-HIRE-MASTER-PLANNER-FOR-NEXT-PHASE-OF-AIRPORT-REDEVELOPMENT.html#:~:text=“The%20aim%20of%20the%20Newark,economic%20importance%20to%20the%20region.”](https://www.panynj.gov/port-authority/en/press-room/press-release-archives/2022-press-releases/VISION-OF-A-WORLD-CLASS-NEWARK-LIBERTY-CONTINUES-TO-TAKE-SHAPE-AS-PORT-AUTHORITY-MOVES-TO-HIRE-MASTER-PLANNER-FOR-NEXT-PHASE-OF-AIRPORT-REDEVELOPMENT.html#:~:text=%E2%80%9CThe%20aim%20of%20the%20Newark,economic%20importance%20to%20the%20region.%E2%80%9D) Here’s an RFP for some EWR stuff: > **[RFPDOC\_6000000900.pdf](https://www.panynj.gov/content/dam/port-authority/pdfs/professional-services/RFPDOC_6000000900.pdf)** Here are the renderings: ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/7/9/79ebd500a7fb1796cf61891c5a5b5835ddfc6aab.jpeg) ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/1/e/1e9d8d9b1074127a2425ff56d3ffcf05e76c7d70.jpeg) And for the capacity in the new terminal, Terminal A will have 33 gates _when complete_ but no airline ‘owns’ them which increases flexibility as airlines can park at any open gate instead of waiting for gates to open up at their assigned areas. I don’t know how many flights a day will be able to be handled or what United will restore upon completion of these works. ---
**Author:** ![ALC11](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/alc11/32/81254_2.png) [@ALC11](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/ALC11)\ **Post date:** [July 5, 2022, 10:08pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/newark-airport-renovations-and-updates/17248/36 "2022-07-05T22:08:38Z")
Looks like apron markings are starting to be painted. This is good news which indicates to me that airside construction is starting to wrap up. Still, lots more to do landside but seeing the markings being painted means the end of construction is near. Hopefully, they finish by October when I plan to be flying out of Newark for my next trip, permitting me to get a close-up look at the Terminal and its features. ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/e/2/e222bfa67e254356c3edf27178693df88499e372.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![ALC11](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/alc11/32/81254_2.png) [@ALC11](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/ALC11)\ **Post date:** [July 8, 2022, 2:18am UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/newark-airport-renovations-and-updates/17248/37 "2022-07-08T02:18:09Z")
This may be unrelated to the Terminal itself but there’s no general ‘EWR Redevelopment’ thread. The planned Amazon cargo hub at EWR was canceled due to opposition by unions and local groups. > **[Newark Airport deal for $432M Amazon air hub collapses](https://news.yahoo.com/newark-airport-deal-432m-amazon-191017144.html)** > > The e-commerce giant had said the project would create 1,000 jobs and speed up shipping. But labor and environmental groups were sharply critical. > **[Amazon Hub in Newark Is Canceled After Unions and Local Groups Object](https://www.nytimes.com/2022/07/07/business/economy/amazon-newark-airport-new-jersey.html?smid=url-share)** > > The e-commerce giant planned to build an airport cargo center, hire 1,000 workers and invest hundreds of millions of dollars over 20 years. ---
**Author:** ![JRF](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/jrf/32/136878_2.png) [@JRF](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/JRF)\ **Post date:** [July 12, 2022, 7:43pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/newark-airport-renovations-and-updates/17248/38 "2022-07-12T19:43:51Z")
good. amazon needs to be reigned in. ---
**Author:** ![ALC11](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/alc11/32/81254_2.png) [@ALC11](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/ALC11)\ **Post date:** [July 16, 2022, 1:42am UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/newark-airport-renovations-and-updates/17248/39 "2022-07-16T01:42:15Z")
The PA updated the ‘EWR aerial image’ thing on the EWR project website today. Taken on 6/23/22 (the last update was in April), it gives a good look at the current status of the terminal project despite being incredibly low-resolution. Construction is largely focused on the headhouse and the garage now, along with the northernmost wing of the terminal (the wing close to the old A concourse that was razed). The southern half and the centre concourse of the terminal are essentially complete with all apron markings applied and jetbridges installed. The terminal should likely be ready by the end of the year. ![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/3/3/33ccba54d6b90238d9a66d44210a8b147388b652.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![mcart](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/mcart/32/84718_2.png) [@mcart](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/mcart)\ **Post date:** [July 30, 2022, 12:11am UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/newark-airport-renovations-and-updates/17248/40 "2022-07-30T00:11:20Z")
> **[You can now fly direct to Paris from Newark on Air France](https://www.timeout.com/newyork/news/you-can-now-fly-direct-to-paris-from-newark-on-air-france-072922)** > > The daily non-stop flight will start on December 12. ---
**Author:** ![ALC11](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/alc11/32/81254_2.png) [@ALC11](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/ALC11)\ **Post date:** [August 9, 2022, 3:22am UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/newark-airport-renovations-and-updates/17248/41 "2022-08-09T03:22:26Z")
> **[TSA officials commemorate 20th anniversary of the federalization of Newark...](https://www.tsa.gov/news/press/releases/2022/08/08/tsa-officials-commemorate-20th-anniversary-federalization-newark)** > > NEWARK, N.J. —  Officials from the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) commemorated the 20th anniversary of the federalization of the airport today. Newark launched under TSA security oversight... > **[A Record Number of Flights Have Been Canceled at Newark Airport as Amazon...](https://www.hobokengirl.com/flight-cancellations-delays-newark-airport/)** > > Newark airport has been immensely affected by the Amazon Cargo Hub and reached record flight cancellations and delays this summer [Previous page](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/newark-airport-renovations-and-updates/17248.md?page=1) [Next page](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/newark-airport-renovations-and-updates/17248.md?page=3)