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Delta Terminal JFK
New York
USA
- Client: Delta Air Lines
Design Partners: Arup / Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) Joint Venture
Project Description:
The Delta Redevelopment Project at JFK International Airport represents a major transformation of the airport’s Terminal 2, 3, and 4 facilities. As a civil engineer on the Arup/SOM design joint venture team, our role focused on delivering the landside infrastructure to support Delta’s long-term operations and passenger growth strategy.
Our scope included the planning and design of approach roadways, elevated structures, terminal curbs, pedestrian access, and surface and structured parking. The design integrates planning simulations, highway geometry, stormwater drainage, and complex utility coordination, all within the heavily trafficked and space-constrained airport environment.
A key challenge was the development of a robust construction phasing strategy that maintained full operational continuity of terminal facilities during the redevelopment. The work progressed from schematic design through 30% design development, laying the groundwork for subsequent design and construction phases.
- Key Features:
Landside infrastructure design including roadways, curbs, and pedestrian flow
Integration of elevated structures and structured parking
Drainage and utility design in an active airside environment
Geotechnical coordination for subgrade and structure interface
Phasing plans to ensure uninterrupted airport operations
Advanced modeling and simulation for planning and circulation analysis
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