Construct terminal building

The Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Central Region awarded a $587,000 Project Grant to the Mason City Airport Commission, an airport authority, to construct a new 23,330 square foot terminal building. This grant, part of the Airport Improvement Program, COVID-19 Airports Programs, and Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs (CFDA 20.106), will fund 22.20% of the full project cost. The grant aims to increase passenger throughput and reduce delays at the airport in Mason City, Iowa. The remaining project funding will be provided through an associated Airport Improvement Program grant. As the local government entity responsible for airport operations, the Mason City Airport Commission will manage the construction of the new terminal building to enhance air transportation access and economic development in the region.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project constructs a new 23,330 square foot terminal building to increase passenger throughput and reduce passenger delay. . This grant funds 22.20% of the complete project. This project is associated with an airport improvement program grant that funds the remaining phase of the project. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with clear lake, iowa.