Expand terminal; reconstruct terminal

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded $227,629.47 to the Gulfport Biloxi Regional Airport Authority on July 17, 2025, under the Airport Improvement Program (AIP), Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs (CFDA 20.106). The grant funds Phase 2 of a terminal improvement project at Gulfport Biloxi International Airport in Gulfport, Mississippi, with a completion date of July 16, 2029. The project consists of two primary components: expansion of the existing terminal by 80 square feet to accommodate increased passenger capacity and reconstruction of terminal infrastructure through replacement of an outdated elevator system. Phase 2 specifically focuses on the design and engineering of the replacement elevator.

This grant supports critical airport infrastructure modernization that enhances operational efficiency and passenger service capacity at a regional transportation hub serving the Gulf Coast. The project aligns with FAA strategic objectives to maintain safe and efficient airport systems while addressing aging infrastructure through federal transportation investment.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project expands the existing terminal by 80 square feet. The expansion will accommodate more passengers. This project reconstructs the existing terminal by replacing an existing elevator that has reached the end of its useful life. This grant funds phase 2, which consists of design of a new elevator. This grant funds phase 2, which consists of design. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with gulfport, mississippi.