Denver International Airport is considering building up to eight new gates on Concourse C to meet future demand, a project that could cost up to $160 million. The expansion would involve extending the east end of the concourse by a couple of hundred yards, adding restrooms and concessions, and possibly carving out basement space for baggage handling.
"We're reviewing our capacity needs to see if this would be the best solution for the long term. We think adding up to eight gates would help us meet our projected growth," said Turner West, the DIA's Manager.
The new gates would be located on the side of the concourse where Southwest, AirTran, Midwest and Delta currently operate. In addition to giving those carriers more room to expand, the new gates could accommodate new airlines as well.
The project isn't tied to any airline in particular, West said. Rather, it's to meet projected demand.
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