Expand terminal

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded Tri-Cities Airport Authority a Project Grant totaling $2,138,840 under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) on August 24, 2025, with a completion date of August 23, 2029. This grant funds Phase 2 of a terminal expansion project at Tri-Cities Airport in Blountville, Tennessee, which serves the Bristol, Johnson City, and Kingsport metropolitan region. Phase 2 encompasses 2,625 square feet of the overall 9,231 square-foot terminal expansion, including a concourse connector hallway designed to accommodate increased passenger traffic.

The grant is part of a coordinated multi-phase infrastructure development effort, with additional funding provided through an associated Airport Terminal Program Grant and Airport Infrastructure Grant covering the remaining eligible project components. The expansion project aligns with the FAA's strategic objectives of safety and operational excellence while supporting long-term economic benefits through modernized airport infrastructure serving the regional tri-cities area.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project expands the existing terminal by 9,231 square feet, including the concourse connector hallway. The expansion will accommodate more passengers. This grant funds phase 2, which consists of 2,625 square feet. This grant is associated with an airport terminal program grant and 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 bristol/johnson/kingsport, tennessee.