Construct terminal

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded County of Inyo a Project Grant totaling $300,993.68 under the Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs (CFDA 20.106) on August 29, 2025. This grant funds Phase 1 of a terminal construction project at Bishop Airport in Bishop, California, which will consist of environmental assessment activities. The overall project involves constructing a new 20,000-30,000 square foot terminal facility designed to accommodate passenger and baggage movement operations, with project completion scheduled for August 28, 2029.

The funding supports the critical preliminary work required before construction begins on the terminal expansion. As Phase 1 is limited to environmental assessment, the grant delivers the environmental documentation and compliance analysis necessary to support the subsequent phases of the larger terminal development initiative. This award reflects the FAA's strategic commitment to modernizing airport infrastructure at regional facilities and represents federal investment in transportation infrastructure that supports civil aeronautics needs and long-term economic benefits for the Bishop area and surrounding Inyo County region.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project constructs a new 20,000-30,000 square foot terminal to accommodate the movement of passengers and baggage. This grant funds phase 1, which consists of the environmental assessment. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with bishop, california.