Expand apron

The Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Southern Region awarded Lee County Port Authority $1.656 million on June 16, 2026, under the Airport Infrastructure Grants program (CFDA 20.117) to expand the west apron at Southwest Florida International Airport in Fort Myers, Florida.

The grant funds the second phase of apron expansion, consisting of construction of 13,340 square yards as part of a total 19,618-square-yard expansion project designed to accommodate more aircraft operations and based aircraft. The award is obligated at $1.656 million with a period of performance extending through June 15, 2030. Work is performed at Fort Myers, FL 33907.

The Airport Infrastructure Grants program, established as a separate assistance listing in August 2025 under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, allocates $14.5 billion over five years starting in FY 2022 for eligible airport development, including taxiways, runways, safety and sustainability projects, and terminal improvements. The assistance type is a Project Grant.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project expands existing west apron an additional 19,618 square yards to accommodate more aircraft operations and accommodate more based aircraft. This grant funds the second phase, which consists of construction of 13,340 square yards. . Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with fort myers, florida.