Reconstruct terminal components

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded a formula grant of $1.08M to A.B. Won Pat International Airport Authority, Guam on September 18, 2025, under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) to fund Phase 1 design services for reconstructing terminal components at A.B. Won Pat International Airport in Tamuning, Guam. The project addresses aging airport infrastructure by expanding the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) screening area to enhance passenger and baggage processing capabilities. The design phase is expected to be completed by September 17, 2029, establishing the foundation for subsequent terminal reconstruction activities.

This award reflects the FAA's strategic investment in modernizing airport infrastructure across the National Plan of Integrated Airports Systems. The Airport Improvement Program provides federal funding support for airport development, rehabilitation, and modernization projects at public-use airports nationwide, with particular emphasis on safety, operational efficiency, and long-term economic benefits. The design phase funded under this grant will enable the airport authority to proceed with detailed planning for the terminal expansion project, which encompasses approximately 700,000 square feet of facility improvements as noted in the airport's broader infrastructure modernization portfolio.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project reconstructs existing terminal by expanding TSA screening area to improve the movement of passengers and baggage that has reached the end of its useful life. This grant funds phase 1, which consists of design. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with tamuning, guam.