Contact:  Christina Siebold, Manager of Community Relations;

Telephone (423) 855-2234; or e-mail at csiebold@chattairport.com

Phase 1 of the Airport’s parking lot reconstruction project begins today. Phase 1 includes resurfacing a portion of the Long-Term Parking Lot and it will also widen the exit lanes providing greater convenience to local passengers.

Both the Short- and Long-Term Parking Lots at the Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport will be resurfaced during this reconstruction project which is scheduled to last several months. The project has been divided into multiple phases to minimize the impact to local passengers. The week before an area is closed for reconstruction, signage is posted indicating what dates the work will begin in that particular area, and passengers should only park in that area if their return date falls before the posted start date. Any cars left in the posted area on the start date will be moved to an adjoining lot. Adequate parking will be available to Airport customers throughout the reconstruction project.

To assist the passengers through this process, the Airport Authority recommends:

• Parking in the Intermediate Lot – it will not be under construction at any time during this process

• When parking in Short- or Long-Term, follow the directions on the signage (cars WILL be moved on the posted date!)

• For assistance in locating a vehicle that was parked in an area that is now cleared, contact Airport Police at 855-2204

This project will be completed as quickly as possible in an effort to minimize the inconvenience to all local passengers, but it is important to remember that construction schedules are weather dependent. The Airport thanks local passengers for their patience as the parking lots are improved to better serve the community.