Palm Springs breaks ground on $93.6m BHS
Palm Springs International Airport is moving forward with a $93.6 million upgrade to its outbound baggage handling infrastructure, with Swinerton Builders serving as general contractor. The new system is designed to address growing demand at the airport, increasing baggage processing capacity from approximately 440 to 1,300 bags per hour. At peak periods, the airport currently experiences demand of up to 920 bags per hour, more than twice the capacity of the existing system.
The project will add approximately 10,000 square feet of space along with modern screening technology and improvements to operational reliability and employee working conditions. During construction, baggage screening will move to a temporary facility so normal airport operations can continue and passenger disruptions can be minimized while Swinerton delivers the permanent system. Completion is expected in late 2028.
AECOM is providing design and construction administration services, while Mead & Hunt is providing construction management. The project is part of Progress PSP, the airport’s ongoing modernization program supporting its 20-year Airport Master Plan.
