Transform

Overview

Transforming MRY to Reflect the Vibrancy of the Monterey Region

Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) is undergoing a metamorphosis to make way for constructing new federally required safety enhancement projects. The MRY Metamorphosis (also known as the Safety Enhancement Program) is a multiphase transformation that includes a replacement passenger terminal and an adjacent aircraft parking apron, which is currently underway with the terminal groundbreaking anticipated in 2025. Passengers, employees, and other airport users will be proud to travel through and work in the modern and efficient terminal building, designed to be a welcoming gateway representing the beauty and charm of the Monterey Region.

Replacement Terminal

Replacement Terminal

During the last 25+ years the Airport has forced terminal operations into limited, inefficient space in the building, as it is not designed to support many of today’s aviation required regulations. This design inefficiency creates imperfect passenger movement and leads to added travel stress. Passenger stress points are found in security wait times, procuring snacks for the trip post security, wrestling for limited restroom space prior to boarding, and baggage delays. 

Safety Enhancement Program

Safety Enhancement Program

MRY has embarked on a multiphase program to improve and enhance the operational safety of the Runway 10R-28L taxiway system, the Safety Enhancement Program (SEP). To accomplish this safety upgrade, an approximately 1,850-linear-foot (lf) portion of Taxiway A will be relocated south by 52.5 feet. The demolition and relocation of several buildings, including the existing passenger terminal, aircraft rescue and firefighting (ARFF) building, and several general aviation hangars, is necessary to relocate Taxiway A.

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