Expand terminal

The Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Great Lakes Region awarded Metropolitan Airports Commission $3,187,278.95 on March 3, 2026, under the Airport Infrastructure Grants program (CFDA 20.117) to expand an airport terminal by 4,955 square feet, including space for Customs and Border Protection services. The expansion will reduce passenger delays and accommodate increased capacity. This grant funds a portion of the total project; an associated Airport Infrastructure Grant funds the remaining eligible portion. Performance occurs at St. Paul, Minnesota, with completion targeted for September 15, 2029. Metropolitan Airports Commission operates Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport and six regional general aviation facilities in Minnesota. The assistance type is a project grant, awarded as a lump sum with reimbursement upon application for expenses.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project expands the existing terminal by 4,955 square feet, including space to accommodate necessary customs and border protection services. The expansion will reduce delays and accommodate more passengers. This grant funds a portion of the total project. This grant is associated with an airport infrastructure grant that funds the remaining eligible portion of the project. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with ST. Paul, minnesota.