Major upgrade planned at Concord airport A front loader equipped with a plow works on clearing the runway at the Concord Airport on Wednesday. GEOFF FORESTER photos / Monitor staff A front loader equipped with a plow works on clearing the runway at the Concord Airport on Wednesday, February 10, 2021. GEOFF FORESTER—Monitor staff The project is currently estimated to cost $2.5 million, which according to the city includes the demolition of the existing terminal (above), preparation of the building site, and construction of the new terminal. About $600,000 is expected to be made available from the Federal Aviation Administration. Published: 2/14/2021 3:24:05 PM David Rolla believes that as “one of the first impressions visitors get of the city,” the Concord airport has to create a more welcoming space.