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Aeroterm Cargo Handling Facility, Phase III
Chicago O’Hare International Airport

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Project Overview

Aeroterm Cargo Handling Facility, Phase III, Chicago O’Hare International Airport, Chicago, Illinois

Syska Hennessy provided mechanical, plumbing, and fire protection services for a new cargo facility that adds significant cargo handling capacity at O’Hare International Airport. This project constitutes the third phase of the Northeast Cargo Campus, a major initiative to expand and upgrade cargo facilities at the international gateway. 

The Phase III development includes a cargo warehouse building totalling approximately 130,000 sf, including warehouse and office space. The mezzanine level features office, restroom, lounge/break areas and lockers for the staff. The project also includes approximately 142,850 sf of apron pavement for aircraft parking, and 150,000 sf of landside pavement for vehicle maneuvering and employee parking. New underground pipe structures were constructed to extend utility services (water, sanitary sewer, stormwater, gas, ConEd and communications) to the new structures. 

To accommodate the propane gasoline-powered forklifts at the airport, the design included capability of 100% exhaust and makeup air for the cargo building. The air cargo facility was provided with heating to maintain temperatures at or above 55 degrees F. Air conditioning was not required for the cargo facility, but was provided for the office areas on the mezzanine level. 

The three-phase Aeroterm development is largest airside cargo facility to be built at a U.S. international airport in the last decade. 

Size
130,000 sf

Completion Date
2024

Architect
LEED Silver Certification

Awards

  • ENR New York 2024 Award of Merit, Higher Education/Research
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Vertical Transportation

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Fire & Life Safety

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Commissioning

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