Reconstruct terminal components

The City of Amarillo received a Project Grant award of $338,828.42 from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Southwestern Region under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) on September 10, 2025, with an ultimate completion date of September 9, 2029. This grant funds Phase 1 design activities for the reconstruction of existing terminal components at Amarillo International Airport, specifically the replacement of baggage handling system carousels to improve passenger and baggage movement efficiency.

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 airport infrastructure development and modernization nationwide. This award represents a design-phase planning project typical of AIP grants, which range from approximately $300,000 for design planning to over $90 million for major construction initiatives. The City of Amarillo, as a local government entity and airport authority with a history of FAA grant awards focused on terminal improvements and airport infrastructure enhancements, will serve as the grant recipient for this terminal modernization initiative.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project reconstructs the existing terminal by replacing the baggage handling system carousels to improve the movement of passengers and baggage. This grant funds phase 1, which consists of design. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with amarillo, texas.