Improve terminal; expand terminal; install passenger boarding bridges; reconstruct terminal

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded Norfolk Airport Authority a $10.74 million Project Grant on July 24, 2025, under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) to modernize passenger terminal infrastructure at Norfolk International Airport in Norfolk, Virginia. The grant funds the acquisition and installation of three new passenger boarding bridges, expansion of Concourse A by 25,000 square feet, addition of a hold room and restrooms, and reconstruction of 50,000 square feet of existing terminal space including roof replacement. These improvements are designed to accommodate increased aircraft operations, enhance passenger and baggage movement, bring the airport into conformity with current standards, and address aging infrastructure that has reached the end of its useful life. The project qualifies for expanded eligibility under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.

The grant obligates funding through July 23, 2029, allowing a four-year completion window typical of Airport Improvement Program awards for major construction initiatives. The project represents Norfolk Airport Authority's continued commitment to comprehensive airport infrastructure modernization, with these terminal improvements complementing other recent federally funded projects including runway rehabilitation, taxilane construction, and taxiway enhancements totaling approximately $80 million in combined federal support.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project acquires and installs three new passenger boarding bridges to accommodate more aircraft operations. This project expands the existing terminal concourse a by 25,000 square feet. This grant funds the addition of a hold room and restrooms. This expansion will facilitate the movement of passengers and baggage to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This project improves the existing concourse a. This grant funds three gates to concourse a. This project is allowable under the bipartisan infrastructure law's expanded eligibility. This project reconstructs 50,000 square feet of existing terminal concourse a. This grant funds the replacement of the roof that has reached the end of its useful life. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with norfolk, virginia.