Construct terminal

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded the City of Stillwater, Oklahoma a Project Grant of $1,313,542.11 on August 8, 2025, under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) to support Phase 7 of a comprehensive terminal expansion project at Stillwater Municipal Airport. This grant specifically funds the acquisition and installation of one passenger boarding bridge, which serves as a critical component of the broader 31,375-square-foot terminal construction designed to enhance passenger and baggage movement capabilities at the airport.

The project is scheduled for completion by August 7, 2029, with all work being performed in Stillwater, Oklahoma. As a public-use airport facility, the project aligns with the FAA's strategic objectives of supporting safe and efficient airport infrastructure nationwide and meeting long-term civil aeronautics needs. The Airport Improvement Program, which encompasses traditional AIP funding alongside Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) appropriations, provides federal support for airport development and modernization projects across the United States, with typical award amounts ranging from approximately $300,000 for planning-phase projects to over $90 million for major construction initiatives.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project constructs a new 31,375 square foot terminal to accommodate the movement of passengers and baggage. This grant funds phase 7, which consists of the acquisition and installation of 1 passenger boarding bridge. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with stillwater, oklahoma.