The plans illustrate how reconstruction in the next year will change the appearance of Southwest Airport compared to its present condition.
Overall, the total number of gates, as well as the departure and arrival areas, will be increased. New facilities such as car hire places, ATMs, shops, and sky trains will be introduced, and the airport area will be extended.
Currently, passengers entering the airport can find only one entry point, which will be doubled next year. Upon entering the airport, they find security and passport control ahead, with the check-in area on the left and the café on the right. According to the new plan, these positions will be swapped, placing the check-in and café in opposite corners. The remaining two corners will be utilized, one for a bag drop point. Beyond the security and passport control area, shops will be introduced in the currently unused space. The rectangular area, which currently contains 8 gates and a walkway, will be reshaped and extended. The walkways will be replaced by SkyTrains, and the number of gates will increase to 18.
For arriving passengers, the airport will feature two arrival points instead of one. The passport control and customs area on the right will be expanded to accommodate a car hire place. An ATM and a café will also be added on the right side of the arrival point.
