Norfolk Airport Unveils Expanded Concourse and New Local Coffee Shop

The $1 billion transformation project at Norfolk International Airport includes new gates and amenities for passengers.

Apr. 18, 2026 at 4:55am

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A bold, geometric illustration in the Art Deco style depicts the sweeping, streamlined architecture of the newly expanded Norfolk International Airport concourse, with towering forced perspectives and smooth gradients evoking the scale and romance of modern air travel.Norfolk International Airport's $1 billion transformation project has delivered a striking new concourse that blends modern design with the grandeur of air travel.Norfolk Today

Norfolk International Airport has completed another phase of its $1 billion transformation project, including the opening of new airline gates in Concourse A and the debut of a local coffee shop called Town Center Cold Pressed. The expanded concourse features floor-to-ceiling windows, providing natural light and views of the airfield, in contrast to the older parts of the 1970s-era terminal. Airport officials say the upgrades are aimed at modernizing the facility and accommodating growing passenger traffic.

Why it matters

The airport's expansion and modernization efforts are crucial to keeping up with increasing passenger demand. Norfolk International has seen a 3.2% increase in traffic in the first three months of 2026 compared to the same period last year, and reached a record 4.9 million passengers in 2025. The new gates and amenities will help the airport better serve travelers.

The details

The new gates A10, A11 and A12 in Concourse A can now be used by American Airlines passengers. The 19,000-square-foot expansion also includes the first Hampton Roads-based concession, Town Center Cold Pressed coffee shop, as part of the airport's food and beverage revamp. Other new amenities include additional restrooms and an indoor pet relief area.

  • The $1 billion transformation project at Norfolk International Airport has been ongoing since 2022.
  • The new gates and concourse expansion opened in April 2026.

The players

Mark Perryman

The president and CEO of Norfolk International Airport, who oversaw the transformation project.

Town Center Cold Pressed

A local coffee shop that is the first Hampton Roads-based concession to open at the airport as part of the food and beverage revamp.

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What they’re saying

“I think it says … we're at a brand new, modern and efficient airport, which, that's what we're striving for.”

— Mark Perryman, President and CEO, Norfolk International Airport

What’s next

The airport plans to open additional new food and beverage options, including High Tide Bar Bites, in the coming months as part of the ongoing transformation project.

The takeaway

Norfolk International Airport's $1 billion modernization effort is paying off, with the completion of a new concourse expansion featuring natural light, local retail, and other passenger amenities. These upgrades position the airport to better accommodate growing traveler demand in the years ahead.