Construct apron

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Great Lakes Region awarded Gary/Chicago International Airport Authority a $4.33 million Project Grant under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) on September 2, 2025, to construct Phase 2 of a new cargo apron expansion at Gary/Chicago International Airport in Gary, Indiana. This phase will construct 14,893 square yards of apron pavement, contributing to a larger 91,484 square yard cargo apron project designed to enhance the airport's cargo handling capacity and operational efficiency. The project is scheduled for completion by September 1, 2029.

The funding supports critical airport infrastructure development under the FAA's strategic objectives of safety, operational excellence, and long-term economic benefits. As a local government-owned airport authority serving the Chicago metropolitan region, the awardee will utilize these federal funds to modernize and expand airport infrastructure through construction activities that strengthen the facility's role as a regional transportation hub. This award is consistent with the Airport Improvement Program's mandate to support the development and modernization of public-use airport infrastructure necessary to meet civil aeronautics needs nationwide.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project constructs a new 91,484 square yard cargo apron to accommodate more cargo. This grant funds phase 2 which will construct 14,893 square yards of apron. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with gary, indiana.