Expand apron

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded the City of Springfield, Missouri, a Project Grant of $7.11 million on July 18, 2025, under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) to expand the terminal apron at Springfield-Branson National Airport. The project will add 11,775 square yards of pavement to the existing terminal apron to achieve compliance with FAA design standards. This grant funds a portion of the total project cost, with the remaining portion funded through a complementary Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) grant. The expansion project is scheduled for completion by July 17, 2029, and will enhance airport operational capacity and safety at this regional transportation hub serving the Springfield, Missouri area.

The Airport Improvement Program, which encompasses traditional AIP funding, IIJA appropriations, and COVID-19 relief grants, supports the development, modernization, and maintenance of airport infrastructure nationwide. Under this program, eligible projects include apron pavement work, terminal expansion, runway and taxiway improvements, and other safety-related enhancements. The Springfield-Branson National Airport project represents a strategic infrastructure investment designed to support long-term economic benefits and maintain an adequate nationwide system of public-use airports meeting civil aeronautics needs.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project expands the existing terminal apron an additional 11,775 square yards to meet federal aviation administration design standards. This grant funds a portion of the total project. This grant is associated with an infrastructure investment and jobs act grant that funds the remaining portion of the project. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with springfield, missouri.