Reconstruct terminal components; expand terminal; reconstruct terminal

Federal Grant Award Summary

The Metropolitan Airport Authority of Rock Island County, Illinois, received a $2.31 million Project Grant from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106), Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs on September 18, 2025. The grant funds Phase 1 (design) of a comprehensive terminal modernization project at Quad City International Airport in Moline, Illinois, with an ultimate completion date of September 17, 2029. The project encompasses three primary deliverables: expansion of the existing terminal by 7,369 square feet, including Transportation Security Administration (TSA) checkpoint facilities; reconstruction of 54,631 square feet of existing terminal lobby, baggage claim, and restroom areas that have reached the end of their useful lives; and reconstruction of existing terminal entrance canopies to improve passenger and baggage movement.

These improvements are designed to modernize airport infrastructure, bring facilities into conformity with current operational standards, and enhance passenger throughput and safety. The FAA's Airport Improvement Program supports the development and modernization of public-use airport infrastructure to meet civil aeronautics needs and support long-term economic benefits for the Quad Cities region. This design-phase funding represents the initial step toward the full reconstruction and expansion initiative, with construction phases anticipated to follow in subsequent grant awards.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project expands the existing terminal by 7,369 square feet, including the TSA checkpoint. This expansion will facilitate the movement of passengers and baggage to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This project reconstructs 54,631 square feet of existing terminal lobby, baggage claim and restrooms that reached the end of their useful lives. . This project reconstructs existing terminal entrance canopies to improve the movement of passengers and baggage. This grant funds phase 1, which consists of design. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with moline, illinois.