Expand terminal

The Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Southern Region awarded the County of Palm Beach $12.5 million on August 12, 2026, under the Airport Terminal Program (CFDA 20.118) to fund the final phase of Terminal B expansion at West Palm Beach International Airport.

The project expands Terminal B by 46,300 square feet through construction of 17,300 square feet of terminal space, including two new gates, restrooms, hold room space, and passenger seating. The expansion will accommodate additional passengers and aircraft operations at the airport serving the West Palm Beach, Florida region.

Performance runs through August 11, 2030, with work performed in Palm Springs, Florida. The grant is classified as a Project Grant, representing competitive funding under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to modernize and upgrade airport infrastructure.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project expands the existing terminal b by 46,300 square feet, including two new gates, restrooms, hold room space and passenger seating. The expansion will accommodate more passengers and more aircraft operations. This grant funds the final phase, which consists of construction of 17,300 square feet of the terminal expansion. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with west palm beach, florida.