Expand terminal

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded a Project Grant of $4,617,905.56 to the Greater Asheville Regional Airport Authority on July 23, 2025, under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) to support terminal expansion at Asheville Regional Airport in Fletcher, North Carolina. This award funds Phase Eight of a larger North Concourse Terminal expansion project, specifically supporting the construction of 990 square feet of North Concourse expansion space. The broader expansion initiative will increase the North Concourse Terminal by 161,965 square feet total to accommodate growing passenger capacity. The project is scheduled for completion by July 22, 2029.

This grant is part of a coordinated infrastructure investment strategy, as it is paired with an associated Airport Infrastructure Grant that funds the remaining eligible project costs. Under the FAA's Airport Improvement Program framework, which supports the development and modernization of public-use airport infrastructure nationwide, this award contributes to the agency's strategic objectives of safety, operational excellence, and long-term economic benefits through transportation infrastructure investment. The project advances the airport's capacity to meet regional civil aviation demands while supporting broader federal aviation infrastructure goals.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project expands the existing north concourse terminal by 161,965 square feet. The expansion will accommodate more passengers. This grant funds the eighth phase, which consists of construction of 990 square feet of north concourse expansion. 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 asheville, north carolina.