Construct terminal building

The Des Moines Airport Authority received an $18.6 million Project Grant from the Federal Aviation Administration under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) to construct Phase 12 of a new 295,000 square-foot terminal building at Des Moines International Airport. This phase specifically funds the construction of the baggage handling system, roofing, structural steel, and exterior overhead doors. The grant was awarded on September 18, 2025, with an anticipated completion date of September 17, 2029. The project is designed to increase passenger throughput and reduce passenger delays at the airport facility.

The Airport Improvement Program, which encompasses traditional AIP funding, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) appropriations, and COVID-19 relief grants, supports the Federal Aviation Administration's strategic objectives of safety, operational excellence, and long-term economic benefits through transportation infrastructure investment. This award to Des Moines Airport Authority represents a significant component of the airport's multi-phase terminal modernization initiative, which has received substantial federal investment to enhance regional aviation infrastructure and services.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project constructs a new 295,000 square foot terminal building to increase passenger throughput and reduce passenger delay. This grant funds phase 12, which consists of construction of the baggage handling system, roofing, structural steel, and exterior overhead doors. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with DES moines, iowa.