The 1940 Air Terminal Museum
Phase I: The North Wing
Phase I: The North Wing
Timeline | Photo Gallery | Naming Opportunities | Major Benefactors | Phase II
Timeline
| Action Items | Status | Completion Date |
| The Houston Aeronautical Heritage Society (HAHS) signs the lease for the long-vacant Houston Municipal Airport Terminal building at William P. Hobby Airport. | Completed | November, 2002 |
| Houston City Council votes unanimously to approve the lease. | Completed | March, 2003 |
| HAHS takes possession of the Houston Municipal Airport Terminal, makes its first monthly lease payment, and moves forward with plans to renovate the building. | Completed | April 1, 2003 |
| Plans for a new fence surrounding the 1940 Air Terminal Museum leasehold are submitted to the Houston Airport System for approval. | Completed | April, 2003 |
| Plans for the new fence are approved by the Houston Airport System. The new fence and gate are installed. (Photos...) | Completed | June, 2003 |
| Asbestos Abatement of the North Wing of the 1940 Air Terminal Museum. (Photos...) | Completed | June 30 - July 7, 2003 |
| Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) plans are submitted to the Houston Airport System for approval. | Completed | July 10, 2003 |
| Repairing, weather-proofing, and painting of the 1940 Air Terminal building's exterior. | Completed | August/September, 2003 |
| Installation of new utilities and utility service lines. | Completed | September/October, 2003 |
| Construction of new restrooms. | Completed | November/December, 2003 |
| Installation of new air conditioning, fire/security, telephone/data and lighting systems. | Completed | November, 2003 |
| Centennial of Flight Celebration and Museum Sneak Preview | Completed | December 17, 2003 |
| Development of Phase I exhibits, gift shop and volunteer training. | Completed | December, 2003/January, 2004 |
| Opening Day Celebration | Announcement | January 9, 2004 |