State, city and airport officials gathered this week to celebrate the groundbreaking of Provo Airport (PVU)’s latest expansion project. PVU, which saw nearly 900,000 passengers in 2024, will expand from four to ten gates, with new gates expected to open in late 2028.
“’Anywhere You Want to Go—Fly Provo,’ isn’t just a slogan—it’s a promise,” said PVU airport director Brian Torgersen. “Thanks to American Airlines’ frequent daily flights to Dallas Fort Worth and Phoenix-Sky Harbor, travelers from PVU now enjoy easy access to over 270 global destinations, both domestic and international. And the connectivity will only improve with our expansion from four gates to ten gates.”
“The Provo Airport is more than a runway—it’s a runway to the future,” added Provo Mayor Michelle Kaufusi. “This expansion positions PVU not just as a regional airport, but as a vital part of Utah’s growing transportation network—ready to welcome the world, including visitors for the 2034 Winter Olympics. As Provo continues to grow, PVU is keeping pace, offering residents and visitors alike a modern, accessible alternative to larger airports—without the hassle.”
“You see, the Provo Airport has always been a story waiting to be told,” Mayor Kaufusi continued. “For more than 30 years, plans gathered dust—waiting for the right moment, the right people, the right momentum. And then something changed. Not in the air, but on the ground. This community rallied. A team of dreamers and doers came together and said, ‘Let’s do this.’ And so, the little airport that could… did. Today, we stand on the threshold of a new chapter—one that wouldn’t be possible without our incredible partners: The State of Utah, Utah County, the FAA and the Mountainland Association of Governments. Each played a critical role, not just in cheering us on, but in helping us build something extraordinary. Their support enabled us to expand boldly and wisely—with no new debt to the airport. That means no raised costs, no stifled growth. With their help, the sky truly has become the limit for Provo Airport.”
