Cleveland Hopkins International Airport upgrades to improve critical infrastructure with the help of Jacobs.
Jacobs has been selected to lead programme and construction management services for phase one of a $1.6bn modernisation of Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE).
The transformative programme, ‘CLEvolution’, is designed to reimagine the airport experience for millions of travellers by modernising aging infrastructure, enhancing accessibility and passenger flow at Ohio’s most travelled airport.
Jacobs executive vice president Katus Watson said: “CLEvolution is a powerful statement of Cleveland’s ambition to transform and revolutionise the travel experience for residents and visitors. As Engineering News-Record’s top-ranked aviation firm, Jacobs brings deep experience to 25 of the busiest US airports. With smarter design, expanded amenities and a seamless flow, we’re helping deliver an airport experience that matches the pride and hospitality of the city itself and transforms the passenger journey from curb to gate.”
The programme’s first phase will deliver: –
- A redesigned terminal entrance inspired by Lake Erie’s waves, expanded curbside drop-off and a spacious check-in lobby.
- A consolidated TSA checkpoint and new international arrivals area.
- A new ground transportation centre and upgraded train station.
- Expanded parking with a 6,000-space multi-level garage.
These improvements will support CLE’s continued growth, which surpassed ten million passengers in 2024 and position the airport as a world-class gateway to the region.
City of Cleveland director of port control, Bryant L Francis, said: “We’re proving our commitment to moving this work forward by aligning with the right partners to bring our vision to life. With the continued support of our airline partners and our shared focus on the future, we’re laying the foundation for a more modern, efficient and passenger-focused Cleveland Hopkins International Airport.”
