As with many large construction projects, delays can be expected.

That’s the situation with Thompson’s new Airport Terminal Building which had a tentative opening date in September.

According to the Thompson Regional Airport Authority CEO and President, Curtis Ross, the new building is behind schedule due to slippage in the construction scheduling and delays of some of the larger infrastructure items.

Some exterior work on the terminal building is behind schedule, which is impacting and delaying civil works tie ins and paving around the new building.

The new apron is currently being paved and one new taxiway is near preparation for paving.

Ross said the while the building will likely be turned over to the Airport Authority by mid-December, consultations with airport tenants and the operations teams indicate an opening date in mid-January to give everyone a chance to test all the systems in place.