Expand terminal

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded the City of Idaho Falls $1,901,775.79 on June 25, 2025, under the Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act 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, with work to be completed by June 24, 2029. The project encompasses sitework, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing improvements intended to increase airport capacity and functionality through the addition of ticket counters, gates, airline offices, restrooms, and baggage handling areas.

This award represents partial federal funding for the overall terminal expansion initiative, with complementary Airport Improvement Program and Airport Terminal Program grants funding the remaining eligible project costs. The expansion will enhance passenger and baggage movement operations while bringing the airport into compliance with current industry standards. As is typical for FAA infrastructure grants, the recipient must maintain detailed accounting records, submit periodic progress reports tracking project milestones from bidding through completion, and preserve an updated airport layout plan throughout the 20-year grant agreement period.

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, which consists of construction. This project is associated with airport improvement program grants and airport terminal program 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.