Expand terminal building

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Central Region awarded $6.57 million through the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) to the Cedar Rapids Airport Commission on July 15, 2025, to fund Phase Seven of a terminal building expansion project at Eastern Iowa Airport in Cedar Rapids. This phase specifically focuses on the installation of a terminal chiller system as part of a larger 30,000 square-foot terminal expansion designed to increase passenger accommodation capacity. The grant, with a completion date of July 14, 2029, represents federal investment in airport infrastructure modernization and operational efficiency improvement.

The Airport Improvement Program, administered by the FAA, supports the development and modernization of airport infrastructure across the United States to meet civil aviation needs and support long-term economic benefits. This award aligns with the program's strategic objectives of enhancing airport safety, operational efficiency, and infrastructure resilience. The Cedar Rapids Airport Commission, as a government-owned airport authority, will utilize the federal funding to deliver critical climate control infrastructure necessary for the expanded terminal facility, contributing to the regional airport's capacity enhancement and continued service to the Cedar Rapids area.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project expands the existing terminal building an additional 30,000 square feet. The expansion will accommodate more passengers. This grant funds phase seven, which consists of the terminal chiller system. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with cedar rapids, iowa.