Install passenger boarding bridges

Federal Grant Award Summary

The City of Boise was awarded $11.25 million through the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106), administered by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), with an award date of June 23, 2025, and a completion deadline of June 22, 2029. This Project Grant funds Phase 1 of a passenger boarding bridge installation project at Boise, Idaho airports, specifically supporting the acquisition of 10 new passenger boarding bridges designed to accommodate increased passenger capacity and enhance airport operational efficiency.

The primary deliverable under this grant is the procurement and installation of passenger boarding bridges at Boise airport facilities. As a civilian infrastructure modernization initiative, the project aligns with the FAA's strategic objectives to enhance airport safety, operational excellence, and civil aeronautics support. The City of Boise Department of Finance serves as the grant recipient and prime implementer, leveraging its established experience in managing federal airport infrastructure grants for terminal improvements and equipment acquisitions. The funding supports critical airport infrastructure development to meet current and projected growth in civil aviation demand in the region.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project installs 10 new passenger boarding bridges to accommodate more passengers. This grant funds phase 1, which consists of passenger boarding bridges acquisition. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with boise, idaho.