Improve/modify/rehabilitate terminal building

This Project Grant award, funded through the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airport Improvement Program, COVID-19 Airports Programs, and Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs (CFDA 20.106), provides $5,976,970.53 to the City of Laredo, Texas to rehabilitate the existing terminal building at Laredo International Airport. The key activities to be performed include replacing the interior lighting systems, upgrading the energy management system with a new generator, and replacing the baggage handling system in order to increase the terminal's energy efficiency. This grant funds approximately 32.78% of the overall construction project, which is also supported by additional FAA grants for airport infrastructure improvements. The project period runs from September 13, 2023 to September 12, 2027.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project rehabilitates the existing terminal building by replacing interior lighting systems, upgrading the energy management system with a new generator, and the replacement of the baggage handling system in order to increase energy efficiency. . This grant funds about 32.78% of the overall construction project. This project is associated with one airport improvement program grant, one bipartisan infrastructure law airport infrastructure grant and another bipartisan infrastructure law airport terminal program grant that together funds the eligible portions of the terminal building. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with laredo, texas.