Expand terminal building

The Cedar Rapids Airport Commission (doing business as The Eastern Iowa Airport) received a $2.46 million project grant from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106), awarded August 13, 2025, with a completion date of August 12, 2029. This grant funds the final phase of a terminal building expansion project that adds 30,000 square feet to the existing facility, encompassing main terminal curbside and lobby areas, ticketing, waiting areas, and baggage claim facilities to accommodate increased passenger capacity.

The specific deliverable funded through this award is the installation of a new baggage handling control system that will enhance operational efficiency and passenger experience at the airport. This project represents part of a broader FAA-supported infrastructure modernization initiative at Eastern Iowa Airport, which has received substantial federal funding for various capital improvements including terminal expansion, taxiway reconstruction, and apron development. The baggage handling system installation will conclude the multiphase terminal expansion effort and support the airport's long-term capacity and service delivery objectives.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project expands the existing terminal building an additional 30,000 square feet, including the main terminal curbside and lobby ticketing, waiting, and baggage claim areas. The expansion will accommodate more passengers. . This grant funds the final phase, which consists of a new baggage handling control system. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with cedar rapids, iowa.