Key West International Airport officials marked a major milestone in the ongoing Concourse A project Wednesday, June 5, hosting a topping off ceremony alongside project managers, consultants, and Monroe County Commissioners in what will be Concourse A come 2025.

“Years of planning have culminated in this moment, and this milestone wouldn't be possible without the dedication of countless individuals,” said Richard Strickland, Executive Director of Airports, thanking design teams from McFarland Johnson and Mead & Hunt along with local contractors, construction workers, and consultants. “We are building on a legacy.”

Following steel and roof completion (the cause for Wednesday's event), will be installation of the terminal’s glass curtainwall, anticipated to be complete by September of this year. The 48,802-square-foot concrete structure boasts eight glass jet bridges, new concessions, expanded TSA lines, state-of-the-art baggage carousels, airline offices and more. In addition, the new concourse will remain above storm surge and flood elevation and is designed to withstand 200 mph winds.

“This is an economic generator keeping our economy going,” said Monroe County Mayor Holly Raschein. “It is a big deal for the City of Key West, for Monroe County, and for all of those here today. This is a masterpiece and it is all coming together.”

Robert Spottswood Sr., Executive Chairman of Spottswood Companies Inc., spoke of the work performed by NV2A Gulf KeyStar, a joint venture, and touted the 280 jobs created by the project.

“There were many challenges, but congratulations to everyone involved in this project,” he said. “I’d like to thank the airport’s design and consulting teams as well.”

Overall project completion is set for Spring 2026.