Install passenger boarding bridges; expand terminal

The Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Northwest Mountain Region awarded $1,578,947.37 to County of Routt, operating as Yampa Valley Regional Airport, on August 20, 2026, under the Airport Terminal Program (CFDA 20.118).

Phase 3 of the airport expansion funds construction of a passenger boarding bridge, a mother's room, and restrooms. The broader expansion project includes 50,000 square feet of terminal space, 4 new gate areas, baggage handling system, escalators, and elevators to bring the airport into conformity with current standards.

Performance runs through August 19, 2030, at Hayden, Colorado. The Airport Terminal Program, established by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, provides competitive grant funding to modernize and upgrade airport infrastructure, addressing aging facilities and improving safety, sustainability, and accessibility.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project acquires and installs one new passenger boarding bridge to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This project expands the existing terminal by 50,000 square feet, including 4 new gate areas, baggage handling system, escalators, and elevators. This expansion will facilitate the movement of passengers and baggage to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This grant funds phase 3, which consists of a passenger boarding bridge. This grant funds phase 3, which consists of the construction of a mother's room and restrooms. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with hayden, colorado.