Construct/expand snow removal equipment building

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded a $9.32 million Project Grant on August 7, 2025, under the Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs (CFDA 20.106) to the Cedar Rapids Airport Commission, doing business as The Eastern Iowa Airport. This grant funds Phase 2 construction of a new 62,500 square foot snow removal equipment building designed to bring the Cedar Rapids airport into conformity with current Federal Aviation Administration standards. The project is scheduled for completion by August 6, 2029, and is part of a larger airport infrastructure modernization initiative.

This grant represents a portion of the eligible project funding, with the remaining construction costs supported through a separate Bipartisan Infrastructure Law grant and a Congressionally Directed Spending grant. The snow removal equipment facility is a critical infrastructure improvement that will enhance the airport's operational capacity and safety protocols while supporting the regional airport's ability to maintain essential transportation services for Cedar Rapids and surrounding areas in Iowa.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project constructs a new 62,500 square foot snow removal equipment building to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This grant funds a portion of phase 2, which consists of construction. This grant is associated with a bipartisan infrastructure law grant and a congressionally directed spending grant that fund the remaining eligible portion of the project. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with cedar rapids, iowa.