SPOKANE, Wash. (Oct. 19, 2026) – Starting this week, Inland Northwest travelers heading to Spokane International Airport (GEG) can expect to see significant changes in and around the terminal as preparations for the next phase of the Airport’s Terminal Renovation and Expansion (TREX) Program – construction of a 255,000-square-feet Central Hall facility – progress.
Notable changes include:
Starting October 21
- Access to the Airport’s main terminal curb (e.g. Delta, Southwest, and United) will be closed to both vehicles and pedestrians. All vehicle traffic will be routed through a newly constructed 2-lane bypass road, which will remain in operation through 2030. Pedestrians will need to access the terminal through the SkyBridges.
- Crews will begin work to construct a temporary baggage claim facility in the Concourse C Plaza. As a result, additional congestion along the Concourse C (e.g. Alaska, Allegiant, American) pickup/drop off curb is expected.
Starting February 2027
- The existing Concourse C baggage claim area will be decommissioned and demolished. American, Allegiant and Alaska passengers will be directed to utilize an interim baggage claim facility, located in the Concourse C Plaza. This operation will remain in place through 2030.
- Shuttle bus service will be expanded to include a stop between the temporary Concourse C baggage claim area and the Ground Transportation Center. Shuttle service operates every 15 minutes.
- The hallway connecting the Airport’s main terminal and Concourse C ticketing area will be demolished. All passengers will be directed to utilize a temporary pathway to traverse between the two concourses, through 2030.
“Unlike past airport projects, this next phase of TREX gives passengers the opportunity to see – and experience – the transformation of their airport in real time. Travelers got a glimpse of the forward vision we’re working to bring to life earlier this summer with the completion of the Concourse C Expansion, and we’re grateful for their support and patience while we build on this progress to further elevate their airport experience over the next several years,” said Dave Haring, CEO of Spokane International Airport.
To facilitate a smoother summer travel experience amid construction, the Airport recommends passengers:
- Arrive early to allow extra time to find parking and navigate to the terminal.
- Utilize the new Short-Term Parking Lot, located on the first floor of the Garage, for airport visits that are less than two hours.
- Encourage their loved ones to use the Cellphone Lot until they’re ready to be picked up at the arrivals curb.
- Request curbside wheelchair assistance in advance through their airline’s website, app or special assistance phone line to streamline the day-of drop-off.
Travelers can also expect to see new changes taking shape inside the terminal in the form of new restaurants and amenities, including the recent additions of Puerto. Tacos. Tortas. Cantina., Meltz Extreme Grilled Cheese and Iron Goat Brewing in Concourse C and Method Juice Café, Thomas Hammer Coffee Roasters, and Jack & Dan’s in the A and B Concourses. Additional Airport concessions, including Shelby’s Burgers and Indaba Coffee, are expected to open early next year.
