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Abbotsford International Airport is set to tackle a $5-million, 14,000-square-foot terminal expansion in order to double the capacity of the secure waiting area to 600 passengers and add two new gates by November.

Another expansion to follow in 2021 will create new retail and concession opportunities.

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The expansions are to accommodate the number of passengers flock to Abbotsford to board one of several low-cost carriers that depart from YXX. The airport expects to see up to 800,000 passengers in 2018.