Montreal Metropolitan Airport will receive a $90 million investment for a new domestic passenger terminal

MET – Montreal Metropolitan Airport (YHU), formerly known as Saint-Hubert Airport, has received a $90 million investment from the Canadian Infrastructure Bank (CIB) for a new passenger terminal.

CIB said in a press release Tuesday that the investment will enable the development of a new domestic airport terminal to improve mobility options for Canadians to and from the Montreal area, while supporting economic opportunities in the Greater Montreal area.

“By supporting the Montreal Metropolitan Airport,” said Pablo Rodríguez, Minister of Transport and Quebec Lt. “We offer Quebecers competitive choices and services to find affordable flights to their favorite destinations from the comfort of Longueuil.”

“With these investments,” he added in a news release. “We are taking concrete steps to meet the needs of Quebecers and provide transportation infrastructure that meets their expectations.”

“The growth of Montreal Metropolitan Airport is great news for Quebec's economic development,” added Genevieve Guilbeau, Deputy Premier and Minister of Transport and Sustainable Mobility.

“Future public and private investments will undoubtedly contribute to the improvement of regional air traffic,” he said in a press release. “For the good of Quebecers.”

Located 15 kilometers from Montreal, the MET project includes the construction of a new self-contained two-story domestic terminal with nine connected taxiways and onshore facilities such as barrier-free parking, EV charging stations and bus reception. and drop points.

The 21,000 square meter building is expected to handle more than four million passengers a year.

The new terminal is planned to open in 2025.