KMI provided program management oversight for the planning, design and construction of a new 8,280 SF terminal, a 2,136 SF ground support equipment shop, and 135,000 SF of concrete ramp used for parking and servicing aircraft. The design commenced in summer 2004 and construction was completed in January 2006. Relationships were reprised from Architects and Contractors from past projects for this development. Because of schedule demands, a design-build approach was implemented as the method of project delivery.

The Executive Terminal is a modern design that incorporates a “wing” roof element that floats over the building and provides an iconic identity for the Signature facility. The design allows for natural lighting through clerestory glass, and provides covered drop-off for land side arrivals. The terminal includes:

• Large lobby with a coffee bar, vending areas and seating areas
• Customer service desk
• Conference room, business center and phone/internet rooms
• Flight planning with state-of-the-art network computer systems and maps
• Pilot lounge with video screens, work stations and private showers
• Line support facilities with tower communication, galley kitchen, employee locker facility, break room, training rooms and offices
• Ground support facility provides maintenance garage space, utility rooms and a storage mezzanine

The Palwaukee Airport was re-named Chicago Executive Airport in 2007, to more accurately reflect its regional importance; the facility covers 411 acres and is a key building block and powerful economic engine for both communities as well as the surrounding area. The Chicago Executive Airport, serves the general and business aviation sector, and is the third busiest airport in Illinois, after O'Hare International and Midway. Approximately three hundred aircraft are based on the field and approximately 200,000 take-offs and landings occur annually. Chicago Executive Airport is the top reliever airport for the city of Chicago.

Signature Flight Support, a BBA Aviation Services Group company, is the world's largest FBO chain and distribution network for business aviation services.