St. John’s International Airport may soon be building up, not out, to solve a growing parking crunch. Airport officials are currently evaluating the feasibility of constructing a multi-level parking garage, a move prompted by consistently increasing passenger numbers.
Airport Considers Parking Garage Amid Rising Traffic
The airport is exploring options to address a shortage of parking spaces as passenger volume climbs.
- Passenger traffic at St. John’s International Airport (YYT) has been steadily increasing, aside from pandemic-related dips.
- The airport added 270 parking stalls this year, but anticipates needing more capacity.
- A feasibility study is underway to determine the viability of building a multi-level parking garage.
- If built, the garage would be located near the existing short-term parking area.
Finding a parking spot, particularly for longer trips, has become increasingly difficult at St. John’s International. The airport authority has been undertaking a phased expansion to address the issue, but demand is outpacing current efforts.
Q: What’s happening with parking at St. John’s International Airport?
A: The airport is studying the possibility of building a parking garage due to rising passenger numbers and a shortage of available spaces. They’ve already added 270 stalls this year, but may need a more substantial solution.
According to Dennis Hogan, President and CEO of the St. John’s International Airport Authority, traffic at the airport—identified by the code YYT—has generally increased annually, even accounting for the impact of COVID-19. This consistent growth is putting a strain on all airport amenities, with parking being a particularly acute concern.
The feasibility study will assess the costs, logistics, and potential impact of constructing a parking garage. The proposed location would replace some of the existing short-term parking, requiring a potential reconfiguration of that area. No timeline for completion of the study, or potential construction, has been announced.
