Expand terminal

The Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Eastern Region awarded $472,373.68 to Westmoreland County Airport Authority (doing business as Arnold Palmer Regional Airport) on July 9, 2026, under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.116).

The grant funds the final phase of a terminal expansion project at Arnold Palmer Regional Airport in Latrobe, Pennsylvania. This phase consists of plumbing, electrical, and HVAC contractor work as well as construction management for the construction of 10,000 square feet of terminal. The broader expansion adds 22,000 square feet overall, including a terminal addition, two passenger boarding bridges, and extension of existing utilities to accommodate more passengers.

Performance extends through July 8, 2030, at the airport facility in Latrobe, PA 15650. The Airport Improvement Program supports airport infrastructure investments by assisting sponsors, owners, or operators of public-use airports in developing a nationwide system adequate to meet the needs of civil aeronautics and the flying public.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project expands the existing terminal by 22,000 square feet, including a terminal addition, two passenger boarding bridges, and extension of existing utilities. The expansion will accommodate more passengers. This grant funds the final phase, which consists of plumbing, electrical, and HVAC contractor work as well as construction management for the construction of 10,000 square feet of terminal. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with latrobe, pennsylvania.