Reconstruct terminal components

The City of Palm Springs received a $6.31 million Project Grant from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under the Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs (CFDA 20.106), awarded on September 12, 2025, with an ultimate completion date of September 11, 2029. This grant funds Phase 1 of a terminal reconstruction project at Palm Springs International Airport, which includes site enabling work, building expansion, and electrical work necessary to support the installation of a new baggage handling system designed to improve passenger and baggage movement efficiency.

This grant represents one component of a multi-funded infrastructure initiative, with concurrent Airport Infrastructure Grant and Airport Improvement Program funding covering additional eligible project costs. The FAA, through its Western Pacific Region office, supports this investment as part of its broader strategic objectives to enhance airport safety, operational excellence, and long-term economic benefits through modernized transportation infrastructure. The City of Palm Springs, as the awardee and airport sponsor, is responsible for project execution and compliance with standard FAA grant requirements, including environmental assessments, periodic performance reporting, and comprehensive record retention throughout the project period.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project reconstructs existing terminal by installing a new baggage handling system to improve the movement of passengers and baggage. This grant funds a portion of phase 1, which consists of site enabling work, building expansion, and proposed electrical work. This grant is associated with an airport infrastructure grant and an airport improvement program grant that fund the remaining eligible portion of the project. . Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with palm springs, california.