Reconstruct terminal; construct/expand hangar

The Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Great Lakes Region awarded $314,100 to the City of Richmond, Indiana on August 24, 2026 under the Airport Infrastructure Grants program (CFDA 20.117) to reconstruct terminal space and construct an aeronautical support facility at Richmond's airport.

The project reconstructs 118 square feet of existing terminal that has reached the end of its useful life, completing the final phase of a larger 3,530 square foot terminal reconstruction. It also constructs a new 272 square foot sponsor-owned aeronautical support facility designed to generate revenue and improve the airport's self-sustainability. Work is performed in Richmond, Indiana with a period of performance through August 23, 2030. This is a project grant, with funds released upon the recipient's application for reimbursement of expenses.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project constructs a new 272 square foot sponsor-owned aeronautical support facility to assist the airport to be as self-sustaining as possible by generating revenue. This project reconstructs 3,530 square feet of existing terminal that has reached the end of its useful life. This grant funds the final phase, which consists of reconstruction of 118 square feet. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with richmond, indiana.