Rehabilitate terminal parking lot

Federal Grant Award Summary

The Central Illinois Regional Airport Authority received a $526,500 Project Grant from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) on September 8, 2025, with an ultimate completion date of September 7, 2029. This award funds Phase 1 design services for the rehabilitation of an existing 173,526 square-foot non-revenue generating parking lot at Bloomington-Normal Airport, a non-hub primary airport located in Bloomington, Illinois. The project aims to extend the useful life of the terminal parking facility through comprehensive design planning and evaluation.

The Airport Improvement Program provides federal grants to support the development, modernization, and maintenance of airport infrastructure nationwide. While the current award is limited to design phase activities, the successful completion of Phase 1 design work will establish the foundation for potential subsequent construction phases to rehabilitate the non-revenue generating parking facility and enhance overall airport infrastructure capacity and functionality.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project rehabilitates an existing 173,526 square foot nonrevenue generating parking lot at a nonhub primary airport to extend its useful life. This grant funds phase 1, which consists of design. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with bloomington-normal airport, illinois.