Connecticut officials have reached a new framework for moving forward on a proposed east side terminal at Tweed New Haven Airport after years of conflict over the project, but the plan still faces major legal, legislative, and local hurdles. New Haven, East Haven, the airport authority, and the airport have agreed to a memorandum of understanding that lays out a path forward for the proposed terminal on the east side of the airport. The agreement includes proposed state funding for both municipalities, stronger East Haven representation on the airport board and a higher approval threshold for major projects such as runway expansion and campus access changes. The proposed terminal has been at the center of a fight for nearly six years. The project would be built on East Haven land, and the town has pushed back on the project for years, including through an active appeal of the FAA’s finding of no significant impact. As part of the agreement, East Haven now says it will abide by what the court decides. In an interview, New Haven Mayor Justin Elicker called the agreement a major step: “This is a big moment.”
Tweed New Haven Airport announces new agreement on expansion framework
