Expand terminal

This Project Grant award from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) provides $4,210,526.32 in funding to the City of Idaho Falls, doing business as Idaho Falls Power, to expand the existing terminal building at the Idaho Falls Regional Airport. The grant will fund the design and construction of sitework, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing improvements to expand the terminal by 47,000 square feet. This expansion will facilitate improved passenger and baggage movement, bringing the airport into conformity with current standards. The award is part of a larger infrastructure improvement project at the airport, with additional funding provided through FAA Airport Improvement Program grants and Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Airport Infrastructure Grants. The project is expected to be completed by May 29, 2028.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project expands the existing terminal building 47,000 square feet. This project will expand and improve the terminal building to allow for more ticket counters, gates, airline offices, restrooms and baggage handling areas. This grant funds design and construction of: sitework; electrical; mechanical; and plumbing improvements. This expansion will facilitate the movement of passengers and baggage to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This grant funds a portion of the expanding terminal building project. This project is associated with airport improvement program grants and bipartisan infrastructure law airport infrastructure grants that fund the remaining eligible portions of the project. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with idaho falls, idaho.