Reconstruct terminal

The City of Killeen Aviation Department received a $5.67 million Project Grant from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Southwestern Region, awarded on August 26, 2025, under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106). This grant funds the final construction phase of terminal reconstruction at Killeen Regional Airport, specifically the replacement of baggage claim carousels and the airport emergency generator that have reached the end of their useful lives. The project is scheduled for completion by August 25, 2029, and will provide critical infrastructure modernization to support regional aviation operations and transportation needs.

Under the Airport Improvement Program, which encompasses traditional AIP funding, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) appropriations, and COVID-19 relief grants, the FAA supports airport infrastructure development and maintenance nationwide. This award aligns with the program's strategic objectives to enhance safety, operational excellence, and long-term economic benefits through transportation infrastructure investment. The City of Killeen Aviation Department has been a significant recipient of FAA grant funding, with over $35 million in total airport infrastructure grants since 2019 supporting terminal reconstruction, equipment upgrades, security enhancements, and facility improvements.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project reconstructs the existing terminal by replacing baggage claim carousels and the airport emergency generator that have reached the end of their useful lives. This project will fund the final phase, which consists of construction. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with killeen, texas.