Construct terminal building

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded the City of Waynesville $1,375,933.68 under the Airport Improvement Program (AIP), Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs (CFDA 20.106) on May 27, 2025, to support Phase 2 construction of a new 7,080 square-foot terminal building at an airport associated with Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. The project is designed to reduce operational delays and enhance airport infrastructure capacity. This award funds a portion of the eligible construction costs, with an associated Airport Improvement Program grant covering the remaining eligible project expenses, resulting in total project funding approaching $14.5 million across multiple phases.

The project, to be performed in Waynesville, Missouri, carries a completion deadline of May 26, 2029. The terminal building construction represents part of Waynesville's comprehensive airport infrastructure modernization initiative, consistent with FAA strategic priorities to enhance safety, operational efficiency, and infrastructure resilience. As a civilian-administered program, the AIP grant contributes to the development and modernization of the nation's public-use airport system while supporting long-term economic benefits through improved transportation infrastructure.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project constructs a new 7,080 square foot terminal building to reduce delays. This grant funds a portion of phase 2, which consists of construction. This grant is associated with an airport improvement program grant that funds the remaining eligible portion of the project. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with fort leonard wood (U.S. Army), missouri.