JACKSON, Wyo. — The Jackson Hole Airport has announced that its board approved construction of a new building at its meeting on Monday, Jan. 22.
The building will be home to administrative offices and a fixed-based operator (FBO), or private aviation terminal, with construction expected to begin in the spring once an existing hangar has been demolished.
In their announcement of the project, airport representatives emphasized a focus on sustainability in the new build, with energy-reducing HVAC and lighting systems planned. The building was designed to blend in with its surroundings, the board said.
The new building will not include any aircraft hangar space, per the board. The 21,000-square-foot building will be two stories high with a full basement. The current FBO facilities “are over 30 years old,” and administrative offices currently operate “in a temporary trailer,” the announcement said.
“We are looking forward to having the entire Airport staff together in a permanent building,” Airport Board President Ed Liebzeit said in a statement. “Our focus on environmental sensitivity will be evident as our offices and the FBO terminal will be the most energy efficient building we have built to date. We continue to prioritize not encouraging additional flights and collaborating closely with Grand Teton National Park.”
Construction funds are coming from revenue bonds, “which will be paid off with revenues generated directly by FBO users,” according to the announcement. “Financial projections indicate the revenue bonds can be paid in full within five years.”
