You're gonna love it!
It was a historic morning April 14, 2025, for Key West International Airport as the doors opened to its brand new Concourse A. Delta Airlines passengers were the first to board using the facility's new glass passenger boarding bridges. Delta flight 1072 aboard the Airbus A319 aircraft departed on time at 7 a.m., bound for Atlanta.
"We are celebrating not just the first flight, but the ongoing success of the overall program," said Richard Strickland, Executive Director of Airports, adding passengers were excited to view the new terminal and were impressed by its architectural details. "We look forward to the future and welcome passengers to our elevated facility."
Construction on EYW's brand new 50,000-square-foot Concourse A has been in the works since late 2022, let by Keystar Construction, a locally owned company in Key West. The second phase of the project has begun and includes additional upgrades to the existing facility, baggage claim, security checkpoint, and support services. The concourse is built to hurricane standards and features a glass curtain wall comprising 446 panels to provide an insulated, high-performance envelope.
The project was completely funded by $41.34 million in bond proceeds, Florida Department of Transportation grants, FAA grants, PFCs (Passenger Facility Charges), and airport revenues. No local tax dollars were used.
EYW has experienced record-breaking numbers in the last five years with increases in both passengers and airlines. The airport served 1.5 million passengers in 2024 with service from American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, JetBlue Airways, Allegiant Air and Silver Airways, and has added Breeze Airways to its lineup.
These airlines provide nonstop service to destinations including Atlanta, New York, Newark, Chicago, Charlotte, Dallas, Fort Lauderdale, Orlando, Pittsburgh, Sanford, Tampa, Miami, Philadelphia, Boston, Houston, Indianapolis, Cincinnati, Asheville, St. Petersburg, and Washington, D.C. With convenient connections at these hubs, the airlines offer service to many major destinations worldwide.
