JFK Delta Redevelopment Project  Terminals 2, 3 & 4

JFK International Airport, 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.

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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.

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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.

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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