Columbus Regional Airport Authority (CRAA)
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What’s happening publicly: The Columbus Regional Airport Authority (CRAA) has ongoing major terminal and infrastructure projects at John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH). In 2024, reports noted progress on the terminal program with multi-hundred-million-dollar approvals for foundation work and related construction, signaling continued advancement toward a 2029 opening target. A separate contract in 2024-2025 covered apron and taxiway work as part of the broader terminal and airside improvements. These items are part of a multi-year, multi-hundred-million-dollar program run by the CRAA to replace and augment CMH facilities.[1][10]
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Recent passenger trends: CAPA coverage indicates seasonal or monthly fluctuations but notes ongoing discussion of passenger volumes in 2025–2026, including a 4% decline in January 2026 in one CAPA brief, reflecting typical early-year variances rather than a long-term trend (context: CAPA provides industry-wide aviation briefs and cites monthly deltas). For current monthly numbers, the authority’s own reports or the airport’s press releases would provide the latest figures.[5]
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How to look for the very latest: The CRAA’s official news page and CMH press releases frequently publish updates on construction milestones, contracts, and opening timelines. Trade outlets such as the Columbus Business Journal and industry trackers (CAPA) also summarize notable movements in project funding, contract approvals, and passenger trends.[9][1][5]
Illustration: If you’re tracking the CMH terminal project, a simple timeline would show key milestones:
- 2023–2024: Pre-construction and contracting phase.
- 2024: Major foundation and construction approvals (e.g., $359M for foundation and related work).
- 2025–2029: Terminal completion target and ongoing airside work (apron, taxiways, gates).
Would you like me to fetch the latest press releases from the CRAA site or pull the most recent CAPA or local business-news mentions to confirm the current status and any new approvals or opening dates? I can also compile a quick one-page status sheet with the latest contract amounts, milestones, and expected opening date.