“This project evaluates whether expanding or rebuilding YLW’s Combined Operations Building on/adjacent to the current airside parcel—co-locating ARFF, airside ops, fleet maintenance, admin/comms, and snow/emergency vehicle storage—delivers higher net social benefit than the do-minimum baseline, by improving federal-standard safety response, operational reliability, and lifecycle efficiency under rapid passenger growth.”

This project explores the investment decision between a new Combined Operations Building (COB) and a modular approach at YLW. It addresses ageing facilities, safety compliance, and operational inefficiencies amidst passenger growth. The proposed COB consolidates critical functions, ensuring improved incident response, weather resilience, and productivity while reducing energy costs and allowing scalability. A comprehensive comparison of options highlights motivations and benefits, leading to...