Fresno airport opens $150 million Concourse B to expand travel capacity

Fresno Yosemite International Airport opened a major Concourse B expansion in December 2025, a $150 million project officials say was completed without using the City of Fresno general fund. The new concourse adds roughly 98,000 square feet of space, modernizes hold rooms and passenger flow, and is intended to position the airport to attract more air service for the Central Valley.

Funding for the project came from a mix of sources, led by more than $85 million in federal infrastructure grants, supplemented by passenger facility charges, Measure C funds, Transportation Security Administration grants and airport revenue bonds. City and airport officials, along with local leaders including Rep. Jim Costa and Mayor Jerry Dyer, pointed to federal backing as a key element that enabled the expansion without tapping city general fund reserves.

Concourse B includes two swing-gate jet bridges configured for domestic and international use, an enlarged TSA checkpoint and a new automated baggage-handling system. The expansion triples the airport’s international arrivals capacity through a new arrivals lobby and an outdoor plaza designed for passenger circulation and processing. Airport officials say those operational upgrades should reduce bottlenecks during peak travel periods and support larger or more frequent international flights as carriers evaluate service to Fresno.

The concourse also adds commercial and cultural amenities: national retail operator Hudson and a local dining option, Los Amigos Mexican Restaurant, joined the terminal mix. Public art and design elements in the expansion intentionally reflect the region’s natural landscapes, a move airport leaders framed as reinforcing Fresno’s identity for visitors and travelers returning home to the Valley.

For passengers, the changes translate into a larger, more modern terminal experience with greater capacity for international arrivals and improved baggage and security processing. For the region’s economy, officials say the project is meant to be a lever for attracting more direct service and connecting traffic, which can boost business travel, tourism and freight connectivity over time.

The funding structure and federal investment also illustrate how Fresno can pursue major infrastructure upgrades without drawing on everyday city budgets. In practical terms, the airport will now shift focus to marketing the expanded facilities to carriers and aligning schedules to convert physical capacity into new flights. For local travelers, that means the potential for more destination options and smoother airport experiences as carriers respond to the new Concourse B capabilities.