LNK Next – Building a modern transportation hub for our growing city.
Lincoln, Nebraska is a thriving community to live, work and play. Connecting Lincoln to the world is the Lincoln Airport – a customer-service, Nebraska-nice airport that delivers over $1 billion in economic value annually.
To better serve the community of Lincoln, we’re excited to launch LNK Next. To continue growing, Lincoln must build for the future. The airport is no exception.
LNKNext time-lapse courtesy of Sampson Construction
Lincoln Airport’s Expansion Efforts
The LNK Next expansion efforts will include:
Updated Infrastructure
The 50 year-old terminal will get some much-needed love and modernized amenities.
Two New Gates
LNK will expand its capacity by adding two gates, which will leave room for additional expansion.
Full TSA PreCheck Capability
Infrastructure will be put into place to allow TSA to run a full PreCheck.
Improved Amenities
More food and drink options will make traveling that much sweeter!
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Lincoln Airport’s Impact on the Community
$1,373,504,000
Billion in economic impact yearly
150,726
Visitors annually
8,884
Jobs
The Lincoln Airport connects Lincoln residents, families and business professionals to the world. Hear why so many Lincoln residents treasure LNK.
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What physical upgrades will take place under LNK Next?
Long overdue updates will modernize the amenities available in LNK’s 50-year-old terminal:
- Updated infrastructure: These renovations will include enhancements for passenger safety in the terminal security areas, as well as a fully renovated lobby on the main floor, including flooring, lighting and other fixtures. This project will also incorporate new COVID-19 design concepts and remodeled airport administrative offices.
- Two new gates: LNK will increase its capacity by adding two gates, as well as installing two additional passenger boarding bridges to accommodate peak hour demand. These additions will also leave room for additional expansion.
- Full TSA PreCheck Capability: Infrastructure will be put into place to allow TSA to run a full PreCheck, if implemented by TSA then registered travelers will be able to enjoy the same PreCheck amenities experienced at larger commercial service airports.
- Improved amenities: Full service post-security food and beverage options will make traveling in and out of Lincoln much sweeter!
How will the LNK Next project make the airport more efficient?
- Consolidation:
- TSA Checkpoints:Since the Lincoln Airport terminal was designed in 1974, its split-use, unconnected layout still requires two fully staffed security checkpoints and two separate airline checked baggage facilities. Consolidating these checkpoints and bag screening facilities is a long overdue update that will add efficiency to the passenger experience through minimized bag movement and reduction in the number of times personnel would have to be split up.
- Ticket Counters: Consolidating the airline ticket counters in the departure flight area will not only enhance passenger flow, but also simplify future expansion.
- TSA Checkpoints:Since the Lincoln Airport terminal was designed in 1974, its split-use, unconnected layout still requires two fully staffed security checkpoints and two separate airline checked baggage facilities. Consolidating these checkpoints and bag screening facilities is a long overdue update that will add efficiency to the passenger experience through minimized bag movement and reduction in the number of times personnel would have to be split up.
- Relocation:
- Baggage claim and rental car counters: Repositioning the baggage claim and rental car counters will enhance traffic on level one of the airport facility.
- Amenities: Relocating concessions so food and beverages are available post-security will modernize LNK. The Lincoln Airport Flyers Club will also be moved past the security checkpoints.
- Baggage claim and rental car counters: Repositioning the baggage claim and rental car counters will enhance traffic on level one of the airport facility.
What is Lincoln Airport’s annual economic impact?
The Lincoln Airport is responsible for nearly 9,000 jobs and over $1.3 billion in economic impact yearly.
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