New Terminal at John Glenn Columbus International Airport Tops Out

Construction of a new passenger terminal at John Glenn Columbus International Airport in Columbus, Ohio, has topped out, marking a major milestone. Thornton Tomasetti provided structural design, façade engineering, and protective design services for the approximately 1-million-square-foot facility.

Designed by Gensler and Moody Nolan, the terminal will replace the existing facility, which opened in 1958. It will feature 36 gates, including two capable of handling international arrivals, to accommodate growing passenger demand and provide a more streamlined travel experience.

Drawing inspiration from the Midwest's broad horizons and waterways, the building features gently curving rooflines and a central marketplace beneath a sweeping skylight. A long-span pedestrian bridge will connect the terminal to a new parking garage.

The terminal is scheduled to open in early 2029, coinciding with the airport's centennial year.

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