Brown Field Airport in Otay Mesa is finally getting $100 million renovation
The city expects it to become a major commercial and aviation hub near the Mexico border. Brown Field Airport in Otay Mesa is receiving $100 million in upgrades to become a major commercial and aviation hub near the U.S.-Mexico border. The project will include a modern terminal with a new customs inspection facility to streamline processing and make the facility more attractive for international trade and travel. The first phase of the project will also include commercial hangars, new roads, and a hotel, restaurant and retail space. The construction is expected to create 2,500 new jobs and have a $1.5 billion economic impact. The $1 billion project is currently the largest general aviation airport redevelopment project on the West Coast.
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Renderings of the San Diego Airpark project in Otay Mesa. Renderings: Courtesy of the City of San Diego
Brown Field Airport in Otay Mesa is getting $100 million in upgrades to become a major commercial and aviation hub near the U.S.-Mexico border. Why it matters: San Diego Airpark will have a modern terminal with a new customs inspection facility to streamline processing, making the underused facility more attractive for international trade and travel.
Zoom in: This airpark redevelopment project is the first phase of a plan that will also include commercial hangars and new roads, plus a hotel, restaurant and expansive retail space.
Driving the news: Officials broke ground Monday on the long-awaited project for the 880-acre municipal airport south of Chula Vista that's expected to be an economic catalyst for the region.
Between the lines: The project is expected to create 2,500 new jobs and have a $1.5 billion economic impact, according to the city.
• It will be a boost for Otay Mesa, which has seen significant growth in recent years with new housing, industrial projects, a new border crossing under construction and the Cross Border Xpress bridge to the Tijuana airport.
Fun fact: It's currently the largest general aviation airport redevelopment project on the West Coast, according to the city.
Follow the money: The project is estimated to cost $1 billion, with developer San Diego Airpark, LLC covering this first $100 million bill.
• Another developer, Industrial Realty Group, agreed to buy 43% of the project in 2022 and make $250,000 annual rent payments to the city.
• Brown Field, a U.S. port of entry and reliever for San Diego International Airport, is also set to receive nearly $15 million in federal grant funding for infrastructure and security.
What's next: The project is expected take 20 years to complete, with the first building going up in 2025.