Expand terminal

This $25,000,000.00 Project Grant award from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) will fund the expansion of the existing Terminal 1 at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport by 83,500 square feet. The project, which is part of a larger airport infrastructure improvement initiative, will add more passenger seating and new restrooms between Gates G8 and G13 to facilitate the movement of passengers and baggage and bring the airport into conformity with current standards. The grant is associated with funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and will be implemented by the Metropolitan Airports Commission, the state government entity responsible for managing the airport system, with an expected completion date of January 30, 2029.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project expands the existing terminal 1 by 83,500 square feet. This grant funds expansion between gates G8 and G13 to add more passenger seating and new restrooms. This expansion will facilitate the movement of passengers and baggage to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This grant funds a portion of phase 2, which consists of construction. This grant is associated with a bipartisan infrastructure law airport grant that fund the remaining eligible portion of the project. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with minneapolis, minnesota.