Construct or improve parking lot; expand terminal building

The Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration awarded $175,470 under the Airport Improvement Program to expand terminal facilities and develop airport parking infrastructure at the Eastern Sierre Regional Airport in Bishop, California. Funded through the American Rescue Plan Act and Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, the project grant provides 100% federal share to construct a 1,000 square yard public parking lot and expand the existing terminal building to 3,000 square feet. These airport improvements are intended to better accommodate existing passengers at the Eastern Sierre Regional Airport, which serves Bishop. The award period runs from August 2021 through August 2025 for delivery of the parking and terminal expansion projects funded under the Airport Improvement Program's goals of safety, accessibility, and operational excellence in air transportation.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project expands the existing terminal building to 3,000 square feet to better accommodate existing passengers. This project constructs a 1,000 square yard non-revenue producing airport public parking lot. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with bishop, california.