Expand terminal

The Sarasota Manatee Airport Authority received a Project Grant award of $7,184,635.56 from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Southern Region under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106), including Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs and COVID-19 Airports Programs. Awarded on June 27, 2025, with an ultimate completion date of June 26, 2029, this grant funds Phase 9 of the airport's terminal expansion project.

Phase 9 consists of critical infrastructure and utility upgrades supporting the broader 72,090-square-foot terminal expansion at Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport. Specific deliverables include chiller line upgrades, power and electrical work, stair construction, grease trap installation, and curbside improvements. These improvements are designed to enhance passenger capacity and modernize airport facilities at the Sarasota, Florida location. The funding supports the FAA's strategic objectives of airport safety, operational excellence, and infrastructure resilience while contributing to long-term economic benefits for the region's civil aviation infrastructure.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project expands the existing terminal by 72,090 square feet, including existing concourse B upgrades. The expansion will accommodate more passengers. This grant funds phase 9, which consists of chiller line upgrades, power and electrical work, stairs, grease traps, and curbside improvements. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with sarasota, florida.