Construct apron

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Great Lakes Region, awarded $122,600 to the Gary/Chicago International Airport Authority on September 19, 2025, under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) to construct the final phase of a new cargo apron expansion project. This award funds the construction of 919 square yards of apron pavement as the concluding phase of an 83,333 square-yard cargo apron development intended to increase cargo handling capacity at Gary/Chicago International Airport. The project is scheduled for completion by September 18, 2029.

This grant represents targeted federal infrastructure investment in regional airport operations, consistent with the FAA's strategic objectives of safety, operational excellence, and economic development through transportation infrastructure modernization. The cargo apron expansion will enhance the airport's ability to accommodate increased freight operations and support the Chicago metropolitan region's air transportation infrastructure capabilities.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project constructs a new 83,333 square yard cargo apron to accommodate more cargo. This grant funds the final phase, which constructs 919 square yards of apron. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with gary, indiana.