Expand terminal building

The City of Rapid City received a $21.05 million Project Grant awarded on September 16, 2025, under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106), administered by the Federal Aviation Administration. This grant funds a portion of a terminal building expansion project at Rapid City Regional Airport, expanding the existing terminal by 40,552 square feet to accommodate existing passenger demand. The project is scheduled for completion by September 15, 2029.

This award is part of a coordinated funding approach for the airport expansion, with this grant supplemented by additional Airport Improvement Program grants, Airport Terminal Program grants, and Airport Infrastructure grants that collectively fund the remaining eligible portions of the project. The expansion project aligns with the FAA's strategic objectives of operational excellence and long-term economic benefits through transportation infrastructure investment in the regional airport system.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project expands the existing terminal building an additional 40,552 square feet to better accommodate existing passengers. This grant funds a portion of the total project. This grant is associated with an airport improvement program grant, an airport terminal program grant, and airport infrastructure grants that fund the remaining eligible portion of the project. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with rapid city, south dakota.