PLS Airport Upgrade Plan

The Turks and Caicos Islands Government plans to invest up to $30 million in upgrades at Howard Hamilton International Airport, including a new 30,000–40,000 sq ft arrivals hall. Infrastructure Minister Arlington Musgrove said the project is part of a phased, cost-effective approach, replacing earlier plans for a $400–$500 million large-scale terminal.

The new arrivals facility will separate incoming and departing passengers to reduce congestion, while the existing terminal will be converted into a departures-only area with interior and aesthetic improvements. Additional works include expanding the aircraft apron, building a parallel taxiway, and extending air-side capacity to handle more and larger planes.

While a larger international terminal remains a long-term goal, the government is prioritizing faster, practical upgrades. Improvements are also planned at other airports: terminal expansion in Grand Turk, parking and access works in South Caicos, and runway and future terminal upgrades in North Caicos.

This revised plan follows the cancellation in December 2025 of a public-private partnership redevelopment project, which had attracted multiple international bidders after a 2023–2024 procurement process.