Expand terminal

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), administering funds under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106), awarded $3,660,598.95 to the Tri-Cities Airport Authority on July 25, 2025, for the final phase of a terminal expansion project at Tri-Cities Airport in Blountville, Tennessee. The grant funds the construction of approximately 3,876 square feet as the concluding phase of a larger 9,231 square foot terminal expansion initiative, including a concourse connector hallway. The project is scheduled for completion by July 24, 2029, and is designed to accommodate increased passenger traffic and enhance operational capacity at the airport serving the Bristol, Johnson City, and Kingsport metropolitan region.

The Airport Improvement Program provides federal grants to support airport infrastructure development and modernization nationwide. This award represents a critical investment in regional transportation infrastructure, consistent with the FAA's strategic objectives of safety, operational excellence, and long-term economic benefits through infrastructure modernization at public-use airports included in the National Plan of Integrated Airports Systems.

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 the final phase, which consists of constructing approximately 3,876 SQ FT. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with bristol/johnson/kingsport, tennessee.