Expand terminal

The City of Idaho Falls received a $2,631,578.95 Project Grant award dated May 22, 2025, from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under the Airport Improvement Program (AIP), Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs (CFDA 20.106). This grant funds the design and construction of a 47,000 square-foot terminal expansion at Idaho Falls Regional Airport, scheduled for completion by May 21, 2029. The expansion project includes sitework, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing improvements to accommodate additional ticket counters, gates, airline offices, restrooms, and baggage handling areas.

The grant partially funds the terminal expansion initiative, with additional support provided through complementary AIP and IIJA grants covering remaining eligible project costs. Upon completion, the expanded terminal will enhance passenger and baggage movement capabilities and bring airport facilities into conformity with current operational standards, supporting long-term economic benefits and civil aeronautics infrastructure development in the Idaho Falls region.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project expands the existing terminal by 47,000 square feet. This project expands and improves the terminal 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 total project. This project is associated with airport improvement program grants and infrastructure investment and jobs act 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.