# 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:** 7
**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 2, 2024, 1:03am UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/newark-airport-renovations-and-updates/17248/122 "2024-08-02T01:03:00Z")
I’m hard-pressed to find out what’s going on here at EWR but it doesn’t seem to be a tower they’re building which is proven through a recent (although low-res) image of what’s going on that I found. It’s a large structure that will have multiple floors that might be connected to Terminal A. No info from the Port Authority either. ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/2/5/254d39cb5cb59efda2ffe20fe2e26678303330fb.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![BA178](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/ba178/32/186334_2.png) [@BA178](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/BA178)\ **Post date:** [August 2, 2024, 2:03am UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/newark-airport-renovations-and-updates/17248/123 "2024-08-02T02:03:41Z")
They’re building a lounge, not sure for who. I saw a post about it on the contractor’s LinkedIn a while back. ---
**Author:** ![TKDV](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/tkdv/32/83069_2.png) [@TKDV](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/TKDV)\ **Post date:** [August 2, 2024, 2:25am UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/newark-airport-renovations-and-updates/17248/124 "2024-08-02T02:25:25Z")
I’d been wondering what this was as well and after doing a quick search it will be a 17,000 sqft AMEX Centurion Lounge to open in 2026. I haven’t seen any renders of the outside but there is one of the inside, also a news link about the lounge. > **[American Express to open a Centurion Lounge at Newark Airport with live music...](https://www.cnbc.com/select/american-express-announces-ewr-centurion-lounge/)** > > American Express is opening a Centurion Lounge at New Jersey's Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) in 2026 ![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/7/6/76bf6a32744639565b94ec319b0c8256323f2a2c.jpeg) I’m actively surprised this managed to get by without anyone noticing since it was announced last Sept. 😅 ---
**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 19, 2024, 7:39am UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/newark-airport-renovations-and-updates/17248/125 "2024-08-19T07:39:01Z")
A new low cost carrier airline is coming to EWR in November. > **[New airline and destination option coming to Newark Airport](https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/transportation/2024/08/18/breeze-airways-adding-service-to-newark-liberty-airport/74849500007/)** > > Breeze Airways and West Virginia International Yeager Airport begin a new service to the Newark Liberty International Airport in November. ---
**Author:** ![Waymond\_Womano](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/waymond_womano/32/7078_2.png) [@Waymond\_Womano](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/Waymond_Womano)\ **Post date:** [August 20, 2024, 2:39am UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/newark-airport-renovations-and-updates/17248/126 "2024-08-20T02:39:41Z")
Not just a new airline, but a new state as well (West Virginia). In fact, it’s been a while since Charleston WV was linked to the NYC area by direct flight. According to the West Virginia government, Charleston is “America’s premier tourism destination.” The fact that the country’s most important tourism destination did not have a direct flight to NYC for such a long time should be a source of embarrassment and shame for everyone in the tri-state area. > “The 20 million residents of America’s largest metropolitan area finally have direct access to America’s premier tourism destination,” said West Virginia Tourism Secretary Chelsea Ruby. “We can’t wait for more visitors coming to enjoy our world-class outdoor recreation and unforgettable natural beauty. Many thanks are due to Governor Justice, the Legislature, the Kanawha County Commission, and the City of Charleston for their continued partnership to promote West Virginia tourism.” > > This is the first time CRW has had a direct New York flight in 11 years, and its addition continues a strong positive trend > **[Gov. Justice celebrates direct Charleston-to-New York flight on Breeze](https://governor.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/Gov.-Justice-celebrates-direct-Charleston-to-New-York-flight-on-Breeze.aspx)** > > Office of the Governor - Jim Justice ---
**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:** [September 26, 2024, 6:02am UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/newark-airport-renovations-and-updates/17248/127 "2024-09-26T06:02:02Z")
Some news regarding EWR and its renovation - the Port Authority is planning how they will handle the rest of the EWR Redevelopment as there may be some challenges ahead. [https://www.crainsnewyork.com/transportation/port-authority-charts-roadmap-rebuild-newark-airport](https://www.crainsnewyork.com/transportation/port-authority-charts-roadmap-rebuild-newark-airport) ([Paywall Bypass](https://archive.ph/FQhGh)) ---
**Author:** ![GentriVacation](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/gentrivacation/32/8324_2.png) [@GentriVacation](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/GentriVacation)\ **Post date:** [September 26, 2024, 12:51pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/newark-airport-renovations-and-updates/17248/128 "2024-09-26T12:51:52Z")
Thanks for providing a paywall bypass So there isn’t really a plan yet. Interesting they considered congestion pricing for the airport. Hopefully there’s a more substantial update by the beginning of next year. ---
**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:** [September 26, 2024, 12:54pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/newark-airport-renovations-and-updates/17248/129 "2024-09-26T12:54:36Z")
> [@GentriVacation](#): > > Interesting they considered congestion pricing for the airport. And reduced AirTrain fares. They backed out of doing that too. ---
**Author:** ![BA178](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/ba178/32/186334_2.png) [@BA178](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/BA178)\ **Post date:** [October 17, 2024, 4:16pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/newark-airport-renovations-and-updates/17248/130 "2024-10-17T16:16:58Z")
Nothing online yet, but the PA unveiled the New Terminal B on CBS. Unfortunately they went with one of the weird development options, as opposed to the satellite config they were exploring. ![IMG_4937](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/d/a/daf021808977bf6951a5c6abb5e7ac3d2ce04f5e.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:** [October 17, 2024, 6:14pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/newark-airport-renovations-and-updates/17248/131 "2024-10-17T18:14:28Z")
Well overdue. I also noticed it’s connected airside to Terminal A and the Terminal A Lounge Extension is depicted, so we now have an idea of what that’ll look like. Big win for connectivity though with the connection to A. And yes, I agree the satellite options were better. I bet it’s cheaper to use the big non-satellite and they won’t need an underground train system to shuttle people to the satellites. I also noticed Terminal C’s days are numbered and will meet its demise when the new B is at a certain point of completion. The layout looks similar to the [“Option 3” design I showed in November last year](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/newark-airport-renovations-and-updates/17248/91). ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/8/d/8df708b80726328ba6a3365beb63495bbf3cbb17.jpeg) I also sourced renders. ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/e/e/ee3b4574a8d30b26cf161c2472d69c8b2413c75b.jpeg) ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/3/8/3855aa1c6c00fa87ed8f207546859e3b601e84d1.jpeg) ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/2/a/2af4e121199cc1b6bbff2f79221782897b324fbe.jpeg) ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/f/b/fbd1a661c3afd0c74e889c73205b5caecbb40c72.jpeg) Flickr for renders and pics: [[Album] EWR Vision Plan ![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/0/e/0e68be464430f0e61ff8aee40158decb5333aab3.jpeg "EWR Vision Plan") ](https://www.flickr.com/photos/panynj/sets/72177720321262597/) Official Announcements: > **[News - Building A New EWR](https://www.ewrredevelopment.com/news/)** > > \[vc\_row full\_width=”stretch\_row” css=”.vc\_custom\_1646977752627{background-color: #022db7 !important;}”\]\[vc\_column\]\[vc\_column\_text\] NEWS \[/vc\_column\_text\]\[/vc\_column\]\[/vc\_row\]\[vc\_row\]\[vc\_column\]\[vc\_column\_text\]Press... [https://www.panynj.gov/port-authority/en/press-room/press-release-archives/2024-Press-Releases/port-authority-unveils-plan-to-reimagine-newark-liberty-internat.html](https://www.panynj.gov/port-authority/en/press-room/press-release-archives/2024-Press-Releases/port-authority-unveils-plan-to-reimagine-newark-liberty-internat.html) [![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/e/4/e428acf43660d942e42b150f1892971a3574c46f.jpeg "EWR Vision Plan 10\_17\_2024") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JrqCVOcEwuY) EWR Vision Plan > **[EWRVisionPlanFinalDraft.pdf](https://www.ewrredevelopment.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/EWRVisionPlanFinalDraft.pdf)** > > 2.36 MB Updated AirTrain renders: > **[Image Gallery – Newark Airtrain - Building A New EWR](https://www.ewrredevelopment.com/image-gallery-newark-airtrain/)** > > \[vc\_row full\_width=”stretch\_row” css=”.vc\_custom\_1687291453972{background-color: #022db7 !important;}”\]\[vc\_column\]\[vc\_column\_text\] IMAGES \[/vc\_column\_text\]\[/vc\_column\]\[/vc\_row\]\[vc\_row\]\[vc\_column\]\[vc\_row\_inner\]\[vc\_column\_inner\]\[vc\_gallery interval=”3″... It just made it to the online outlets. > **[The 3-pronged plan to fix Newark Airport, including an all-new Terminal B -...](https://thepointsguy.com/news/newark-airport-vision-plan-new-terminal/)** > > If all goes according to plan, Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) may soon go from worst to first in nationwide airport rankings. > **[Port Authority planning to rebuild, modernize Terminal B at Newark Liberty...](https://abc7ny.com/post/port-authority-planning-rebuild-modernize-terminal-newark-airport-new-jersey/15438189/)** > > Authorities want to take what they did at Terminal A and replicate it with Terminal B -- which was built in 1973. > **[Newark Liberty 'vision plan' includes new Terminal B (photos)](https://njbiz.com/newark-liberty-vision-plan-includes-new-terminal-b-photos/)** > > “This is where all good things happen,” said Port Authority Chairman Kevin O’Toole. “And you are going to see the vision that we have – that’s expanding Terminal A and, equally important, you’re going to see the unveiling of the future of Terminal B.... [![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/6/e/6ee49ded4c8b9901c3489b2847e6854934be5f92.jpeg "Renderings show plans for Newark Airport's new Terminal B") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nF1e4YJLY84) ---
**Author:** ![BA178](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/ba178/32/186334_2.png) [@BA178](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/BA178)\ **Post date:** [October 17, 2024, 7:05pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/newark-airport-renovations-and-updates/17248/132 "2024-10-17T19:05:24Z")
Great stuff. Looks like in the short term they’re going to renovate Terminal C, with the long term goal of getting rid of it. It’s strange to think that after decades of constant construction, the new Terminal B at EWR could be the last new airport terminal for the three major NYC airports for decades. What a milestone. ---
**Author:** ![streetscaper](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/779978/32.png) [@streetscaper](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/streetscaper)\ **Post date:** [October 18, 2024, 12:56am UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/newark-airport-renovations-and-updates/17248/133 "2024-10-18T00:56:45Z")
Amazing what’s happening in all the region’s airports almost concurrently! Love it! ---
**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:** [October 18, 2024, 1:03am UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/newark-airport-renovations-and-updates/17248/134 "2024-10-18T01:03:42Z")
The EWR AirTrain renovation is apparently underway but it’s hard to believe since they still don’t know where they’re going to put it. > **[A New Plan to Transform Newark Airport ‘From Worst to Best’](https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/17/nyregion/newark-airport-airtrain-renovation.html)** > > The plan, announced Thursday by the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, includes replacing the rickety AirTrain network and the airport’s dilapidated Terminal B. ([Paywall Bypass](https://ghostarchive.org/archive/X8UJK)) ---
**Author:** ![pSL1988](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/psl1988/32/62659_2.png) [@pSL1988](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/pSL1988)\ **Post date:** [October 18, 2024, 3:08am UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/newark-airport-renovations-and-updates/17248/135 "2024-10-18T03:08:32Z")
[![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/2/e/2e0dcfaaf9220e926a697528caba892198b15ea6.jpeg)](https://flic.kr/p/2qo8JTT)[EWR Vision Plan: Long Term Layout](https://flic.kr/p/2qo8JTT) by [The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey](https://www.flickr.com/photos/panynj/), on Flickr [![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/c/b/cb4fe71f884024649d9ff8328aefabc537d0f2a6.jpeg)](https://flic.kr/p/2qo8JR8)[Rendering: Aereal view New Terminal B and Terminal A- Long Term](https://flic.kr/p/2qo8JR8) by [The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey](https://www.flickr.com/photos/panynj/), on Flickr [![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/9/1/9134b84818ebb1b2e5250137a9c506b6eb3e4954.jpeg)](https://flic.kr/p/2qo2x7m)[EWR Vision Plan: Rendering of New Terminal B Apron](https://flic.kr/p/2qo2x7m) by [The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey](https://www.flickr.com/photos/panynj/), on Flickr ---
**Author:** ![GentriVacation](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/gentrivacation/32/8324_2.png) [@GentriVacation](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/GentriVacation)\ **Post date:** [October 18, 2024, 12:24pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/newark-airport-renovations-and-updates/17248/136 "2024-10-18T12:24:12Z")
They’re likely going to have to focus on the airtrain and roadway reconfigurations first since the new terminal is planned to be built west of the current one. ---
**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:** [October 18, 2024, 6:25pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/newark-airport-renovations-and-updates/17248/137 "2024-10-18T18:25:36Z")
Can’t wait to see some renderings of the inside of the terminal and maybe they can have the airtrain station within the terminal similar to what’s happening at JFK. I wonder if they would ever consider also building gates that can accommodate the largest commercial aircraft, the A380. ---
**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:** [October 18, 2024, 7:22pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/newark-airport-renovations-and-updates/17248/138 "2024-10-18T19:22:38Z")
It’s unlikely the AirTrain will go inside the terminal JFK style. The renders show a station on the front of the terminal. ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/d/d/ddb9124034e6149f83817f55630c102c20048f12.jpeg) As for the A380, I doubt it’d be even worth adding compatibility, considering it’s not even in production as of 2021. A380 support would most likely require configuring more than just the gate areas to fit such a large aircraft especially since the taxiways are close together, adding extra cost and complexity to the project that risks severely disrupting airport operations. The largest aircraft EWR currently handles is the 747 since Lufthansa uses them for a route from there so I do expect 747 support in the new B but not A380. ---
**Author:** ![GentriVacation](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/gentrivacation/32/8324_2.png) [@GentriVacation](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/GentriVacation)\ **Post date:** [October 21, 2024, 12:52pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/newark-airport-renovations-and-updates/17248/139 "2024-10-21T12:52:32Z")
I lived near Newark for a while and watching the Lufthansa 747’s on final approach was always so cool. Like watching a floating skyscraper pass over 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:** [October 25, 2024, 5:30pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/newark-airport-renovations-and-updates/17248/140 "2024-10-25T17:30:55Z")
> **[Newark airport takes step toward replacing its oldest terminal](https://www.nj.com/news/2024/10/newark-airport-takes-step-toward-replacing-its-oldest-terminal.html?outputType=amp)** > > Port Authority commissioners took the next step on Thursday that will lead to replacement of Newark airport's Terminal B. $55 million was authorized for planning Terminal B, a new central heating and cooling plant will be replaced along with Terminal C being expected to get a refresh until its time for its replacement as part of the vision plan. ---
**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:** [November 8, 2024, 12:21am UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/newark-airport-renovations-and-updates/17248/141 "2024-11-08T00:21:05Z")
The EWR redevelopment website logo changed. ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/9/5/957aa7c8ae8b61182e91b80a4dc0e05ca1178b98.png) > **[Setting a New Standard for Air Travel - Building A New EWR](https://www.ewrredevelopment.com/)** > > \[vc\_row full\_width=”stretch\_row” css\_animation=”none” css=”.vc\_custom\_1672943423666{margin-top: -10px !important;padding-right: 30px !important;padding-left: 30px !important;background-color: #f2a900 !important;}”\]\[vc\_column\]\[vc\_column\_text\] PORT... The home page now includes a render not available anywhere else on the site—a nighttime look at Terminal A’s future new Air Train stop. (It doesn’t include New B; old A is visible in the background.) ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/3/e/3e8b9c8c16481a7e335da7eba97257b763f3c27d.jpeg) [Previous page](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/newark-airport-renovations-and-updates/17248.md?page=6) [Next page](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/newark-airport-renovations-and-updates/17248.md?page=8)