Construct/expand snow removal equipment building

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded a $1,673,183.33 Project Grant on July 8, 2025, to the Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport Authority under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) to construct a new 28,574 square foot snow removal equipment and sand storage building. The project is scheduled for completion by July 7, 2029, and will bring the Chattanooga airport into conformity with current FAA standards. This infrastructure improvement directly supports the airport's operational capabilities and safety requirements for winter weather management.

The Airport Improvement Program, which encompasses traditional AIP (Airport Improvement Program) funding, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) appropriations, and COVID-19 relief grants, supports the development and modernization of airport infrastructure nationwide. The snow removal facility construction aligns with the FAA's strategic objectives of safety and operational excellence while contributing to the maintenance of an adequate nationwide system of public-use airports. The project benefits the Chattanooga, Tennessee metropolitan area and its regional aviation ecosystem.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project constructs a new 28,574 square foot snow removal equipment and sand storage building to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with chattanooga, tennessee.