Improve terminal

Federal Grant Award Summary

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded Tri Cities Airport-Port Of Pasco a $4.21 million Project Grant on June 3, 2025, under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) to improve terminal infrastructure at Pasco-Tri Cities Airport in Pasco, Washington. The project will deliver three additional passenger boarding bridges and renovations to a portion of the outbound baggage area, with an anticipated completion date of June 2, 2029. This award is authorized under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act's expanded airport infrastructure eligibility provisions, which support modernization of airport facilities to enhance operational efficiency and support regional air transportation connectivity.

The grant represents federal support for critical aviation infrastructure improvements that will expand passenger processing capacity at the regional airport facility. As a civilian FAA program, the Airport Improvement Program provides comprehensive funding for airport development and modernization projects nationwide, with this award enabling the Tri Cities Airport-Port Of Pasco to advance essential terminal expansion that will benefit the Pasco region's aviation services and economic development objectives.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project improves the existing terminal, including three additional passenger boarding bridges and a portion of the outbound baggage area. This project is allowable under the infrastructure investment and jobs act's expanded eligibility. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with pasco, washington.