Reconstruct terminal

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded the Wichita Airport Authority a Project Grant totaling $4,427,343.16 under the Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs (CFDA 20.106) on September 16, 2025. The grant funds the reconstruction of 6,000 square feet of existing terminal space at Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport in Wichita, Kansas, with work scheduled for completion by September 15, 2029. The project scope includes modernization of the West ticket counter and replacement of common-use technology and kiosks that have reached the end of their operational lives.

This infrastructure investment supports the FAA's strategic objectives of safety, operational excellence, and long-term economic benefits through modernization of airport facilities serving the Wichita region. The project represents a typical Airport Improvement Program award designed to enhance terminal operations and passenger amenities through replacement of aging infrastructure components at a civilian public-use airport included in the National Plan of Integrated Airports Systems.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project reconstructs 6,000 square feet of existing terminal, including the west ticket counter and common use technology and kiosks that have reached the end of their useful lives. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with wichita, kansas.