Allentown Airport to Build $55 Million Parking Garage
The five-level structure will add 1,000 spaces to help Lehigh Valley International Airport manage record passenger traffic.
Updated on Oct. 27, 2026 in Air Travel
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The Lehigh-Northampton Airport Authority Board approved a $55 million project to construct a new five-level parking garage at Lehigh Valley International Airport. The facility will add 1,000 spaces to the airport's existing capacity.
Why it matters
The development serves to meet the demands of record-breaking passenger traffic and expanded flight options at the airport. This expansion ensures the site can support the growing number of travelers passing through Allentown.
The $55 million five-level garage will be constructed on the current short-term parking lot site. It is designed to accommodate 1,000 additional vehicles alongside the current 1,700 available spaces.
The players
Lehigh-Northampton Airport Authority Board
This administrative body oversees the planning, development, and operations of the public airport infrastructure serving the region.
Lehigh Valley International Airport
Located in the Allentown area, this airport serves as a major hub for commercial and private air travel in eastern Pennsylvania.
The details
The project includes an elevated pedestrian walkway that will connect the new structure directly to the ticket level of the main terminal. The completed facility will incorporate mobile parking tools and wayfinding systems, while also achieving Parksmart certification for sustainability.
Timeline
The Board of Governors approved the parking garage project on October 27, 2026.
The new parking garage is expected to reach completion by 2029.
Travel Outlook
The airport is prioritizing modern infrastructure to align with Parksmart certification standards for sustainable parking design. This move follows broader industry trends toward integrating eco-friendly construction with the logistics of increasing regional air travel demand.
Travelers should anticipate construction activity in the current short-term parking lot as work progresses toward the 2029 target. Once finished, the new garage will offer a direct, elevated walkway to the terminal to streamline arrivals and departures.
The takeaway
Travelers in the region can look forward to a significant increase in parking availability that supports the airport's long-term growth. Planning ahead for future trips will become easier as the facility integrates advanced wayfinding and mobile-friendly parking features.
Further reading
Learn more about local travel infrastructure improvements on our Air Travel section page.
Source note: This article includes information reported by WFMZ.
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