Cerulean General Aviation complex $15M renovation of its GSP terminal
- Charles Reams
- Jul 15
- 2 min read
Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport leaders celebrated the completion of a $15 million renovation and upgrade to Cerulean General Aviation’s fixed base operator terminal during a ribbon cutting ceremony July 14.
The project involved substantial aesthetic and functional improvements to the FBO terminal including an 8,000-square-foot expansion of space for a total of 12,700 square feet.
During the ceremony, GSP Airport District President and CEO Dave Edwards said the improvements effectively created a brand-new FBO terminal.
The project includes a modernized interior and exterior, expanded lobby and customer service areas, upgraded restrooms, and new amenities for passengers, pilots, and flight crews. Inside the terminal, guests will find a refreshment bar with complimentary snacks and beverages and modern lounge seating. The terminal also includes private seating areas, conference rooms, and a dedicated pilot lounge with quiet rooms and shower facilities.
Outside, the terminal now features a new vehicle canopy providing covered access from the main entry and enhanced climate control through the addition of air locks at both entrances. The project also included utility upgrades and a new parking layout to improve traffic flow and accommodate future development.
Construction on the terminal renovation and expansion began in April 2024 and Cerulean General Aviation began operating out of the new terminal in June 2025.
The project was designed by McMillan Pazdan Smith Architecture with Harper General Contractors serving as the general contractor, both based in Greenville.
Cerulean General Aviation supports 35 hangar-based aircraft, including 20 jets, 10 turboprops, 4 piston aircraft, and 1 helicopter. Fuel volumes have grown significantly, rising from 600,000 gallons in 2016 to over 2.2 million gallons in 2024. The FBO performs more than 9,000 safe towing operations annually.
Cerulean manages more than 131,000 square feet of hangar space. To support future growth and demand, a new 35,000-square-foot hangar is scheduled for completion in fall 2026.
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