Expand terminal building; improve/modify/rehabilitate terminal building

The $15.6 million project grant from the Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration will fund expansion and improvements to the Fort Wayne Allen County Airport terminal building. Administered under the Airport Improvement Program, COVID-19 Airports Programs, and Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs (CFDA 20.106), the grant will support a 34,752 square foot expansion and renovation of 34,052 square feet of existing passenger areas. Specifically, the funding will cover construction of the first 14,556 square feet of new terminal space. Intended to increase passenger capacity and meet operational needs, the project also improves safety in non-movement areas. As the awardee, the expansion and renovations will be delivered by the Fort Wayne Allen County Airport Authority by the January 2027 completion date.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project expands the existing terminal building an additional 34,752 square feet to increase the airport's capacity to meet the operational needs of the airport. . This project improves 34,052 square feet of the existing terminal building passenger areas and ADA accessibility to increase passenger capacity, and also improves safety of the terminal apron non-movement area. . This grant funds the first phase, which consists of construction for 14,556 square feet of the terminal. This grant funds the first phase, which consists of construction for 14,855 square feet of the terminal. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with fort wayne, indiana.