Expand terminal

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded the City of Midland a $8.42 million Project Grant on September 5, 2025, under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106), Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs. This grant funds Phase 2 of a terminal expansion project at Midland International Airport, which includes construction to expand the existing terminal by approximately 15,500 square feet and relocation and reconfiguration of passenger screening areas. The project is eligible under the expanded eligibility provisions of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) of 2021.

The grant provides federal funding for airport infrastructure modernization to support long-term economic benefits and enhance operational capacity at the Midland airport facility. Work is scheduled for completion by September 4, 2029, allowing sufficient time for the design, construction, and closeout phases of this terminal development initiative. The City of Midland, as the awardee and airport sponsor, is responsible for project execution and compliance with FAA requirements, including maintenance of updated airport layout plans and submission of periodic reports tracking project bidding, contract awards, work commencement, and completion milestones.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project expands the existing terminal by approximately 15,500 square feet. This grant funds the relocation and reconfiguration of passenger screening areas. This project is allowable under the infrastructure investment and jobs act's expanded eligibility. This grant funds phase 2, which consists of construction to expand the terminal's passenger screening area. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with midland, texas.