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MRY Metamorphosis

Transforming MRY to Reflect the Vibrancy of the Monterey Region
Join us on the evolution and journey as we transform into a beautiful new gateway to the Monterey Region

Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) is undergoing a metamorphosis to make way for constructing new federally required safety enhancement projects. The MRY Metamorphosis (also known as the Safety Enhancement Program) is a multiphase transformation that includes a replacement passenger terminal and an adjacent aircraft parking apron, which is currently underway with the terminal groundbreaking anticipated in 2025.

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United Airlines announces seasonal nonstop service between Monterey and Chicago
From the Magnificent Mile to 17-Mile Drive: United’s new route connects two iconic destinations and marks the airline’s return to mainline service at MRY.

The Monterey Peninsula Airport District (MPAD), See Monterey, and Visit Carmel today announced new, once-weekly seasonal nonstop service between Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) and Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD), operated by United Airlines, beginning Saturday, May 23, 2026.

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MRY Metamorphosis Open House

An east interior rendering of the Gate 5 hold area in the new replacement terminal.

The Monterey Regional Airport invites you to participate in an open house to learn about updates to the replacement passenger terminal complex and to sign up for a tour of the construction site. One of the final projects in the MRY Metamorphosis, the airport anticipates the new terminal complex will welcome passengers

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Monterey Regional Airport gets new $25M grant for replacement terminal

A northwest view of the newly constructed commercial apron.

MONTEREY – The Monterey Regional Airport is receiving $25.13 million in new federal funding for construction of its replacement passenger terminal which officially broke ground in June. “The estimated cost of the replacement passenger terminal is still approximately $98 million,” said Monterey Regional Airport Interim Executive

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