Expand terminal; reconstruct terminal

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), New England Region, awarded Dukes County, Massachusetts $15.79 million under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) on August 15, 2025, to support terminal expansion and reconstruction at Martha's Vineyard Airport in Vineyard Haven. The project encompasses two primary components: Phase 1 funds mechanical and electrical system replacement along with upgrades to access control and flight information systems, while Phase 3 delivers terminal building expansion including a post-screening hold room, arrivals lobby, restrooms, baggage claim area, access controls, and exterior pedestrian walkways. Combined, the project expands the existing terminal by 15,000 square feet and reconstructs 5,000 square feet of existing terminal infrastructure in holdrooms, baggage screening, and security checkpoint areas that have reached the end of their useful lives.

These improvements are designed to facilitate passenger and baggage movement while bringing the airport into conformity with current operational standards. The project is scheduled for completion by August 14, 2029, and is anticipated to provide substantial modernization of regional airport infrastructure in support of the FAA's strategic objectives of safety and operational excellence. As a local government entity and frequent recipient of FAA infrastructure grants, Dukes County will serve as the grant recipient responsible for project implementation and compliance with federal grant management requirements.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project expands the existing terminal by 15,000 square feet, including holdrooms, baggage screening, and security checkpoints. This expansion will facilitate the movement of passengers and baggage to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This project reconstructs 5,000 square feet of existing terminal, including holdrooms, baggage screening, and security checkpoint that have reached the end of their useful lives. . This grant funds phase 1, which consists of mechanical and electrical system replacement, upgrades to access control and flight information systems. This grant funds phase 3, which consists of terminal building expansion to include post-screening hold room, arrivals lobby, restrooms, access controls , baggage claim area and exterior pedestrian walkways. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with vineyard haven, massachusetts.