Expand terminal

The Tri-Cities Airport Authority received a $2.22 million Project Grant award on August 24, 2025, under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106), administered by the Federal Aviation Administration. The grant funds Phase 3 of a terminal expansion project at Tri-Cities Airport in Blountville, Tennessee, which will construct approximately 2,730 square feet of additional terminal space as part of a larger 9,231 square-foot expansion initiative. The expansion project is designed to accommodate increased passenger volumes and improve airport capacity for the Bristol, Johnson City, and Kingsport metropolitan region.

The project is scheduled for completion by August 23, 2029, supporting the Federal Aviation Administration's strategic objectives of safety, operational excellence, and long-term economic benefits through transportation infrastructure investment. As a civilian airport authority serving a critical regional transportation hub, the Tri-Cities Airport Authority will deliver enhanced terminal facilities and improved passenger amenities through this infrastructure modernization effort funded under the Airport Improvement Program and related Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act appropriations.

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 3, which consists of constructing approximately 2,730 SQ FT. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with bristol/johnson/kingsport, tennessee.