Expand terminal; reconstruct terminal

The Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Northwest Mountain Region awarded the City of Durango $2,332,255.79 on February 10, 2026, under the Airport Infrastructure Grants program (CFDA 20.117) to fund Phase 3 of a multi-phase terminal expansion and reconstruction project.

Phase 3 consists of 2,300 square feet of terminal expansion and 2,450 square feet of terminal reconstruction. The expansion adds new gates, passenger hold rooms, TSA passenger screening areas, and baggage claim areas. The reconstruction addresses gate areas, hold rooms, and restrooms that have reached the end of their useful lives. These improvements will facilitate passenger and baggage movement and bring the airport into conformity with current standards.

Work is performed in Durango, Colorado. The period of performance runs through February 9, 2030. The City of Durango is the recipient. This is Phase 3 of a larger multi-phase terminal project; Phase 2 received $4.3 million on May 22, 2025. The grant funds airport infrastructure serving Durango, Colorado.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project expands the existing terminal by 19,728 square feet, including new gates, passenger hold rooms, TSA passenger screening and baggage claim areas. This expansion will facilitate the movement of passengers and baggage to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This project reconstructs 21,476 square feet of the existing terminal, including gate areas, hold rooms, and restrooms that have reached the end of their useful lives. This grant funds phase 3, which consists of 2,300 square feet of expansion. This grant funds phase 3, which consists of 2,450 square feet of reconstruction. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with durango, colorado.