Jacksonville International Will Open Concourse B in 2027
The new 165,000-square-foot expansion will add six gates to manage rising passenger traffic.
Updated on Oct. 9, 2026 in Air Travel
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Jacksonville International Airport is set to open its new $340 million Concourse B in late January 2027. The project aims to reduce gate crowding and accommodate the growing volume of travelers flying through Northeast Florida.
Why it matters
Expanding airport infrastructure is essential to address rising passenger traffic and prevent operational bottlenecks. This investment serves to modernize the facility while providing additional capacity to accommodate long-term growth in the region.
The 165,000-square-foot facility features six new gates and 1,280 electro-chromatic windows. A companion $100 million parking garage will add 2,000 parking spaces to the airport's total capacity.
The players
Jacksonville International Airport
This is the primary commercial service airport serving Northeast Florida and the surrounding metropolitan region.
American Airlines
This major carrier is the airline slated to occupy five of the six new gates upon the completion of Concourse B.
The details
The facility design incorporates energy-efficient technology with windows that automatically dim in direct sun to regulate internal temperatures. Passengers will utilize ground-boarding capabilities to walk to their aircraft via the tarmac, while American Airlines is slated to occupy five of the six new gates.
Timeline
Spring 2024: Construction began on Concourse B.
Thanksgiving 2026: Completion of the new 2,000-space parking garage.
January 27, 2027: A ribbon-cutting ceremony is scheduled for the facility.
Late January 2027: The official opening of Concourse B is expected.
Roadmap
The expansion follows the Federal Aviation Administration's national airport capital improvement planning standards to address surging aviation demand. This project keeps the airport competitive by modernizing passenger flow against larger regional travel hubs.
Travelers should anticipate improved gate availability and reduced crowding starting in early 2027. Additionally, the opening of 2,000 new parking spaces by Thanksgiving 2026 will provide more reliable options for long-term airport parking.
The takeaway
Large-scale airport renovations like this one help improve overall traveler throughput and operational efficiency. Passengers should note that the addition of ground-boarding options may change the boarding process for flights operating out of the new gates.
What happens next
The airport will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony on January 27, 2027, followed by the opening of the new concourse.
Further reading
Learn more about local infrastructure projects at the Air Travel section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Jacksonville Today.
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