Expand terminal; install passenger boarding bridges

The Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Central Region awarded Hall County Airport Authority, Nebraska $691,578.95 on April 8, 2026, under the Airport Infrastructure Grants program (CFDA 20.117).

The grant funds the design phase of a terminal expansion and passenger boarding bridge installation project at Grand Island Airport. The work includes acquiring and installing one new passenger boarding bridge, expanding the existing terminal by 3,900 square feet with ADA-compliant bathrooms, increasing sterile area seating by 84 seats, and constructing a ramp to the new boarding bridge. These improvements will accommodate increased passenger volume and allow access to a broader aircraft fleet mix.

Work is performed in Grand Island, Nebraska. The period of performance runs from April 8, 2026, to April 7, 2030. The assistance type is a Project Grant.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project acquires and installs 1 new passenger boarding bridge to accommodate more passengers and aircraft operations. This project expands the existing terminal by 3,900 square feet, including ADA-compliant bathrooms, increasing the sterile area by 84 seats, and constructing a ramp to lead to the new passenger boarding bridge. The expansion will accommodate more passengers and allow access to a broader fleet mix. This grant funds the first phase, which consists of design. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with grand island, nebraska.