The Consolidated Rent-A-Car (ConRAC) Center and Ground Transportation Center (GTC) at Bradley International Airport (BDL) is a major element of the airport’s long-term master plan to improve landside operations and streamline mobility.

Client
Bradley International Airport
Construction Delivery
Public-Private-Partnership
PGAL Scope
Full Architectural Services, Interior Design, Master Planning
Completion Date
2022
Consolidated Rental Car Facility (ConRAC) at Bradley International Airport (BDL)

PGAL was the lead architect for the project, guiding the design of both facilities.

Located on a 14-acre site directly across from the terminal, the facility consolidates all nine rental car brands on-airport, eliminating the need for remote shuttle services. A vertical core and two enclosed pedestrian bridges provide direct, walkable access from baggage claim to rental services, simplifying the customer journey.

Consolidated Rental Car Facility (ConRAC) at Bradley International Airport (BDL)
Consolidated Rental Car Facility (ConRAC) at Bradley International Airport (BDL)
Consolidated Rental Car Facility (ConRAC) at Bradley International Airport (BDL)

The development includes an 80,000-square-foot Customer Service Building, two five-level precast parking structures totaling 1.5 million square feet, and multi-level Quick Turn-Around (QTA) areas with 36 fueling positions, nine car washes, nine maintenance bays, and administrative spaces.

Public parking and vehicle storage are integrated into the overall structure, with 830 public spaces and 1,500 rental car storage stalls.

Consolidated Rental Car Facility (ConRAC) at Bradley International Airport (BDL)

Delivered under a Design-Build-Finance-Operate-Maintain (DBFOM) model, the project was developed through a Public-Private Partnership (P3) between the Connecticut Airport Authority, rental car companies, and the developer.

PGAL worked closely with all stakeholders to secure code modifications for indoor vehicle fueling and to ensure long-term flexibility for future terminal expansion.