Expand terminal

The Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Southern Region awarded the Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport Authority $735,524.44 on July 15, 2026, under the Airport Infrastructure Grants program (CFDA 20.117) to expand the Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport terminal.

Phase 1 of the project consists of design for an 18,275-square-foot expansion on the concourse level, including two passenger boarding bridges, and 4,600 square feet of usable space underneath the terminal. The expansion will accommodate increased passenger traffic and aircraft operations. The grant funds design activities only; construction phases remain unfunded under this award.

Place of performance is Chattanooga, Tennessee. The period of performance runs from July 15, 2026, to July 14, 2030. The Airport Infrastructure Grants program, part of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, provides funding for terminal projects, runway and taxiway improvements, safety and sustainability initiatives, and airport transit connections at eligible NPIAS airports.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project expands the existing terminal by 18,275 square feet on the concourse level, including two passenger boarding bridges, and 4,600 square feet of usable space underneath the terminal. The expansion will accommodate more passengers and accommodate more aircraft operations. This grant funds phase 1, which consists of design. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with chattanooga, tennessee.