Minot International Airport (MOT)

When North Dakota's oil boom drove passenger volumes through the roof, Minot International Airport needed fast action. The six-gate, multiple-level terminal that opened in 2016 was an $84 million solution that doubled capacity and positioned the region for decades of growth. Chrysalis managed the complex stakeholder coordination required to bring this project online quickly. The team engaged airlines, tenants, construction teams, and airport authorities simultaneously, ensuring every system worked seamlessly from day one. The new terminal can handle up to 500,000 enplanements annually—making it the largest in North Dakota. The project's success wasn't just about size. Chrysalis coordinated trials and simulations, managed the transition from the old facility, and handled all operational readiness activities while construction continued around active operations. The Aviation team navigated the unique pressures of an economic boom environment where delays weren't an option. The results speak for themselves: the terminal opened on schedule without operational disruption. Former Minot City Manager Lee Staab captured it perfectly: "We couldn't have pulled it off without them, and in so many different areas, too." The project generated immediate economic impact and established Minot as a major transportation hub for the energy sector. Today, MOT continues to serve as the gateway to North Dakota's oil country, handling passenger volumes that would have been impossible with the original facility. Chrysalis delivered not just a new terminal, but a complete transformation of the region's aviation infrastructure.