Reconstruct terminal

The Fort Wayne Allen County Airport Authority received a $3.49 million Project Grant from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) to reconstruct terminal facilities at Fort Wayne International Airport. Awarded on September 15, 2025, with a completion date of September 14, 2029, this grant funds Phase 3 of a comprehensive terminal reconstruction project that addresses aging infrastructure. Phase 3 specifically covers the reconstruction of 5,515 square feet of the 34,051 total square feet of existing terminal space designated for modernization, including portions of the east terminal that have reached the end of their useful life.

The Airport Improvement Program, administered by the FAA, supports the development and modernization of airport infrastructure to maintain a nationwide system adequate for civil aeronautics needs. This award exemplifies the program's focus on terminal expansion and facility modernization initiatives that enhance airport safety, operational efficiency, and passenger capacity. The Fort Wayne Allen County Airport Authority, as a local government-owned entity responsible for operating the airport, will execute this multi-year capital improvement project to modernize aging terminal infrastructure while maintaining federal compliance standards and airport operational requirements.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project reconstructs 34,051 square feet of existing terminal, including the east portion of the existing terminal that has reached the end of its useful life. This grant funds phase 3, which consists of reconstruction of 5,515 square feet. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with fort wayne, indiana.