GSP International general discussion (Greenville, Lane: construction, taxi, airport)

[wedge71]

I search the forum and could not find a consolidated thread just for GSP. If there is already one, I apologize for starting another. With continued rapid growth in the Upstate, I think we need a thread just to discuss the changes and any issues at GSP.

I noticed in some other threads that some were upset at the change in the pick up lanes. I rarely use those so I can't relate but I do fly out of GSP several times a year. I usually park on the Sky Deck and have no issues finding parking. GSP plans to add 2,000 additional parking spaces for the flying public and employees. Maybe part of the plan will be a redo of the drop off lanes.

https://www.wyff4.com/article/gsp-to...rcent/30632357

[wedge71]

Lane changes coming to GSP to accommodate for new parking construction.

https://www.wspa.com/video/traffic-s...rking/4276628/

[distortedlogic]

GSP set another yearly record for passengers in 2019. Traffic increased by 12.7% to 2.612 MM passengers. It saw its first full year of Frontier flights plus other additions. I would expect more modest growth for the coming year, unless new routes or additions are announced soon, but all signs point to continued growth for our airport. I know officials are still working hard to obtain new service and new routes. Here is the GSP article.

https://www.gspairport.com/pages/new...ticle/c0/a133/

[wedge71]

Originally Posted by distortedlogic

GSP set another yearly record for passengers in 2019. Traffic increased by 12.7% to 2.612 MM passengers. It saw its first full year of Frontier flights plus other additions. I would expect more modest growth for the coming year, unless new routes or additions are announced soon, but all signs point to continued growth for our airport. I know officials are still working hard to obtain new service and new routes. Here is the GSP article.

https://www.gspairport.com/pages/new...ticle/c0/a133/

Very good growth in my opinion. GSP got the number 2 spot back from MYB. I believe CHS will always be the busiest airport in the state, but GSP may close the gap this decade. I switched back to flying out of GSP in 2019 due to Southwest finally fixing some of their routes so I did my part!

Here's the passenger counts from the state's big four airports and another article from Go Upstate on GSP's growth.

CHS 4,871,062 total passengers; +400,7448 passengers, 8.96% increase from 2018

GSP 2,612,236 total passengers; +293,919 passengers, 12.68% increase from 2018

MYB 2,611,563 total passengers; +101,689 passengers, 4.1% increase from 2018

CAE 1,353,788 total passengers; +156,185 passengers, 13.04% increase from 2018

https://www.goupstate.com/news/20200...or-new-heights

[wedge71]

GSP started construction on a new fire rescue station. Another step in what I think will be rapid growth of this airport over the next 20 years.

https://www.greenvilleonline.com/sto...on/4814468002/

[wedge71]

Old news from 4/30/20: GSP to receive $25.8 million in stimulus relief.

6/30/20: GSP to receive $4.93 million in a FAA grant to "Construct/Extend/Improve Safety Area, Expand Apron, Rehabilitate Taxiway" Link goes to a PDF from the FAA listing all airports which are receiving grants.

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GSP installs PPE vending machines: Greenville Journal