Expand terminal

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded a $1,031,578.95 Project Grant to Wilkes-Barre / Scranton International Airport on August 20, 2025, under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106), which encompasses Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs and COVID-19 Airports Programs. This award funds Phase 1 (Design) of a terminal expansion project that will add 10,000 square feet of passenger and baggage handling infrastructure, including queuing areas, security screening zones, circulation corridors, and meet-and-greet facilities. The expansion is designed to modernize the airport's terminal to conform with current Federal Aviation Administration standards and improve passenger and baggage movement efficiency.

The project, scheduled for completion by August 19, 2029, is located at Pittston, Pennsylvania, and will serve the northeastern Pennsylvania region. The design phase funded through this grant represents the initial step in a multi-phase terminal modernization initiative that will enhance the airport's operational capacity and infrastructure quality to support regional air transportation needs and long-term economic development.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project expands the existing terminal by 10,000 square feet, including passenger queuing, screening, circulation, and meet/greet areas. This expansion will facilitate the movement of passengers and baggage to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This grant funds phase 1, which consists of design. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with avoca, pennsylvania.