Reconstruct terminal; construct/expand snow removal equipment building; realign taxiway

The Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Southern Region awarded the Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority (doing business as Memphis International Airport) $24,424,761.11 on August 23, 2026, under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.116) to fund Phase 2 and Phase 8 construction activities for terminal and taxiway projects at Memphis International Airport.

The award funds construction of a 49,125 square-foot snow removal equipment building to bring the airport into conformity with current standards; realignment of Taxiway B by 45 degrees to enhance safety; and rehabilitation of the existing terminal building's vertical circulation, ticketing area, security screening checkpoint queue, and exterior to increase passenger throughput and upgrade aging mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire suppression systems while increasing energy efficiency. Phase 2 consists of reconstruction of 417 feet, and Phase 8 consists of reconstruction and reconfiguration of 61 feet of the terminal access outer road with closure of the inner road.

Performance occurs at Memphis International Airport in Memphis, Tennessee 38116, with a completion date of August 22, 2030. This assistance is classified as a Project Grant. The award obligates $24,424,761.11 for construction activities that will provide federal funding for airports associated with Memphis, Tennessee.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project constructs a new 49,125 square foot snow removal equipment building to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This project RE-aligns existing taxiway b by 45 degrees to enhance safety. This project rehabilitates the existing terminal building vertical circulation, ticketing area, security screening checkpoint queue, and exterior to increase passenger throughput, upgrade aging mechanical/electrical/plumbing/fire suppression systems, and increase energy efficiency. This grant funds phase 2, which consists of construction. This grant funds phase 2, which consists of reconstruction of 417 feet. This grant funds phase 8, which consists of reconstruction and reconfiguration of 61 feet of the terminal access outer road and closure of the inner road. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with memphis, tennessee.