Expand terminal

The Sarasota Manatee Airport Authority received a Project Grant award of $5.26 million from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Southern Region under the Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs (CFDA 20.106) on May 8, 2025. The grant funds Phase 10 of a terminal expansion project at Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport, specifically supporting Concourse B renovations and upgrades (Work Package 6B). This expansion project adds 72,090 square feet to the existing terminal facility and is designed to reduce operational delays, increase passenger capacity, and accommodate additional aircraft operations at the airport.

The project has an anticipated completion date of May 7, 2029, providing a four-year implementation period. The grant deliverables consist of terminal renovation and infrastructure improvements that will enhance airport operational efficiency and capacity for the Sarasota region. This award is part of a larger multi-phase terminal expansion program at the airport authority, which has received substantial federal funding through the FAA for comprehensive infrastructure modernization efforts.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project expands the existing terminal by 72,090 square feet. This grants funds the existing concourse b upgrades. The expansion will reduce delays, accommodate more passengers, and accommodate more aircraft operations. This grant funds phase 10, which consists of terminal concourse b renovations (work package 6B). Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with sarasota, florida.