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Sign Up. Already have an account? Log in. Event Saved. Your message has been sent! Your email will only be seen by the event organizer. Your Name. Email Address. Enter the code as shown below:. Send message Please wait Copy Event URL. The new , sq. Terminal opened in May with 10 gates expandable to 19 gates. The project included new roads, a new aircraft taxiway and parking apron, storm water ponds, landscaping and a new interchange at I for entry into the Airport Exit On July 25, a new Terminal Expansion project, consisting of an additional five new gates and 10, sq.

The expansion allowed the airport to be prepared for additional air service anticipated over the next couple of years and for the arrival of larger Regional Jets. The Terminal Expansion was designed to reflect the same charm and appeal as the Airport's main Savannah Square, aesthetically under the new name Hilton Head Isle. The Terminal Expansion was designed to incorporate regional Low Country architecture. Completion of the facility added 1, parking spaces bringing the total parking inventory to 3, The four-level facility is conveniently located across from the Terminal and is connected via covered walkways from the first and third levels of the garage.

The new garage is built over the area that was Short Term Parking, directly across from the Terminal. Therefore when construction started in August , the Short Term Parking Lot was closed and all vehicular and foot traffic had to be rerouted around the area.

Wireless Network Wifi service became free of charge to all who access the service inside the terminal building. The Airport celebrated the grand opening of a new U.

Norton M. Melaver's last term ended August of as chairman of the Savannah Airport Commission. After Mr. He was unanimously appointed Chairman of the Commission in May and led the Commission through years of positive growth in passenger traffic and size, capping off with completion of three major capital improvement projects in Melaver's retirement.

Flip Flop Stop opened in the concourse offering high end sandals and flip flops. March , The Savannah Airport Commission staff assumed full management duties associated with the day-to-day operations of the Airport's public parking facilities which includes approximately 4, spaces.