Managers TradePort International have announced plans for a significant enhancement of the terminal facilities at the John C. Munro airport in Hamilton.

The firm says the upgrades will position the airport for continued air service growth along with the introduction of flights by its new strategic partner, Porter Airlines.

The announcement was made possible in part by the new 49-year management lease that TradePort signed with the City of Hamilton in September.

Under the lease, efforts to expand air service, enhance the passenger experience, and deliver safe, sustainable, and efficient operations will continue.

Airport enhancements will include an updated exterior frontage with new and expanded canopies to improve curb operations, and a refresh of terminal interiors from check-in counters and passenger screening areas to gate seating and baggage claim.

Future enhancements will include passenger jet bridges to connect the terminal directly to aircraft – a first for Hamilton International – and terminal infrastructure upgrades to position the airport for future expansion to accommodate expected air traffic growth.

“Hamilton International was one of Vantage Group’s very first network airports and we have been proud to partner with the City of Hamilton to steward the Airport’s management and development over the past nearly 30 years,” said Vantage Chair and CEO George Casey. “Through a shared commitment to operating excellence and strategic relationships with many partners, Hamilton International has grown as an important gateway for tourism and business and a critical creator of local jobs and economic impact. We are proud to continue this work with today’s announcement and our new partnership with Porter Airlines.”

Porter will initiate service at Hamilton International beginning in early June 2025, introducing daily service from Hamilton to Calgary, Edmonton, Halifax, and Vancouver.