Reconstruct terminal components; improve terminal

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded Colorado Springs Airport $8.42 million through the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) on May 22, 2025, to reconstruct and improve terminal infrastructure. The project, eligible under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act's expanded eligibility provisions, will reconstruct approximately 63,121 square feet of existing terminal facilities, including concourse and hold room areas. Phase 3 of construction focuses on enhancing passenger and baggage movement through the terminal building. The project is scheduled for completion by May 21, 2029.

As a municipal airport entity serving the Colorado Springs region, the City of Colorado Springs Airport will utilize these federal funds to modernize critical aviation infrastructure and improve operational efficiency. This grant supports the FAA's strategic objectives of safety, operational excellence, and infrastructure resilience while contributing to the broader goal of maintaining an adequate nationwide airport system. The project represents part of the airport's larger federal infrastructure modernization initiative, which has historically included runway and taxiway reconstruction, baggage handling system replacement, and terminal rehabilitation projects totaling over $80 million in cumulative federal support.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project improves 63,121 square feet of the existing terminal, including hold rooms, gates and related areas. This project is allowable under the infrastructure investment and jobs act's expanded eligibility. This project reconstructs existing terminal by reconstructing terminal building concourse and hold room areas to improve the movement of passengers and baggage. This grant funds phase 3, which consists of portions of construction. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with colorado springs, colorado.