Provo Airport set to break ground on expansion, adding six new gates

PROVO, Utah () — The Provo Airport is getting ready to start its next chapter – expanding to include more gates, more space for aircraft, and more opportunities for travel for Utah County residents.
City and airport officials will break ground on a three-year expansion project on Monday, April 14. An open house presenting the Provo Airport Master plan will then be held at 5 p.m. that evening in the airport's view lounge.
The expansion will begin with construction on the airport's apron – an area of the tarmac where aircraft can be parked, boarded, and refueled. This expansion is scheduled to be completed by November 2025.
Next, the current terminal will expand from four gates to have a total of 10 with three new gates on both the north and south sides. Airport officials expect the new terminals to open by late 2028.
'The Provo Airport is more than a runway – it's a runway to the future,' said Provo Mayor Michelle Kaufusi. 'This expansion positions PVU not just as a regional airport but as a vital part of Utah's growing transportation network – ready to welcome the world, including visitors for the 2034 Winter Olympics.'
The Provo Airport reportedly saw a historic year in 2024 with nearly 900,000 passengers passing through its gate. To accommodate Utah County's growing population and the increase in passengers, the County Commission recently over a 15-year period – including $19.5 million up-front.
To oversee the airport's continued growth, Utah County established a dedicated department, directed by Brian Torgersen, who previously served as the Provo Airport Division Director since 2019.
Under Torgersen, the airport has from Allegiant and Breeze as well as American Airlines.
''Anywhere You Want To Go – Fly Provo' isn't just a slogan. It's a promise,' said Torgersen. 'Travelers from PVU can now enjoy easy access to over 270 global destinations, both domestic and international. And the connectivity will only improve with our expansion from four gates to ten gates.'
Mayor Kaufusi affirmed that as Provo continues to grow, the airport will keep pace, striving to offer residents and visitors an accessible alternative.
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