PROJECT OF THE MONTH AUTHOR Christina Marsh EDane County xpands More Than Its Gate Capacity Dane Country Regional Airport's south terminal expansion includes more gate space and more space in passenger amenities including restrooms, service animal relief areas, mothers' lounges and staff spaces. DANE COUNTY Regional Airport (MSN) recently opened a brand new south terminal expansion. Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, the airport set all-time records for passenger volume three years in a row. Airport officials quickly realizing they would soon run out of gate space, started having conversations about expanding the terminal. The 90,000 square foot terminal opened in the beginning of June 2023. Currently, three of the six new gates are operational as the airport continues to work through the demolition and re-pavement of the old wing. The expansion project not only tackled gate capacity issues, but also alleviated challenges with the original design of the building. MSN Director of Marketing Communications Michael Riechers said the previous gate design created a chokehold for aircraft. " The last three gates at the southern end of the airport sloped down to ground level. And while the rest of A map of local lakes are part of the terrazzo floor at MSN. PHOTOS BY CHRISTINA MARSH 34 \ AIRPORT BUSINESS / JULY/AUGUST 2023