Update airport master plan

The Indianapolis Airport Authority received a $6.45 million Project Grant from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Great Lakes Region under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) on August 7, 2025, with a completion date of August 6, 2029. The grant funds an update to the existing Airport Master Plan for airports associated with Indianapolis, Indiana. A master plan update is a comprehensive planning document that establishes long-term strategies for airport infrastructure development, capacity expansion, and operational improvements to support current and projected aviation needs in the region.

This funding supports critical infrastructure planning activities that will guide future capital improvements and development at Indianapolis-area airports. Master planning studies typically analyze existing facilities, forecast future demand, evaluate infrastructure gaps, and recommend prioritized projects for runway, taxiway, terminal, and support facility enhancements. The grant aligns with the FAA's strategic objectives of safety, operational excellence, and long-term economic benefits through transportation infrastructure investment and maintains the comprehensive nationwide system of public-use airports required to support civil aeronautics.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project updates the existing airport master plan study. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with indianapolis, indiana.