Expand terminal; reconstruct terminal

The Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration New England Region awarded $1,368,421.05 to Dukes County, Massachusetts on August 6, 2026 under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.116) to expand and reconstruct terminal facilities at Martha's Vineyard Airport in Vineyard Haven.

The project expands the existing terminal by 15,000 square feet, adding holdrooms, baggage screening, and security checkpoints to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. The award also funds reconstruction of 5,000 square feet of existing terminal space, including holdrooms, baggage screening, and security checkpoints that have reached the end of their useful lives. The grant funds the design phase of this multi-phase project, with a companion Airport Infrastructure Grant funding the remaining eligible portion. Performance occurs at Vineyard Haven, Tisbury, MA 02568, with an ultimate completion date of August 5, 2030.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project expands the existing terminal by 15,000 square feet, including holdrooms, baggage screening, and security checkpoints. This expansion will facilitate the movement of passengers and baggage to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This project reconstructs 5,000 square feet of existing terminal, including holdrooms, baggage screening, and security checkpoint that have reached the end of their useful lives. This grant funds a portion of phase 4, which consists of design. This grant funds phase 5, which consists of design. This grant is associated with an airport infrastructure grant that funds the remaining eligible portion of the phase. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with vineyard haven, massachusetts.