Expand terminal

The Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Northwest Mountain Region awarded $2,131,955.79 to the City of Idaho Falls on August 18, 2026, under the Airport Infrastructure Grants program (CFDA 20.117) to expand the airport terminal in Idaho Falls, Idaho.

The project expands the existing terminal by 47,000 square feet, adding ticket counters, gates, airline office space, restrooms, and baggage handling areas. The expansion brings the airport into conformity with current standards and facilitates passenger and baggage movement. This award funds a portion of the total construction project; the Airport Improvement Program, Airport Infrastructure Grant, and Airport Terminal Program grants fund the remaining eligible portions.

Performance is scheduled through August 17, 2030, with work occurring at Idaho Falls Regional Airport in Idaho Falls, Idaho. The City of Idaho Falls is the recipient. The assistance type is a Project Grant, with funds released upon application for reimbursement of expenses.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project expands the existing terminal by 47,000 square feet, including ticket counters, gates, airline office, restrooms, and baggage handling areas. 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, airport infrastructure grant, 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.