Coronavirus aid, relief, and economic security act funds awarded as economic relief U.S. Airports affected by the prevention of, preparation for, and response to the covid-19 pandemic

This $2,100,000 federal Project Grant awarded on November 22, 2023 by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under the Airport Improvement Program, COVID-19 Airports Programs, and Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs (CFDA 20.106) will fund the second phase of a construction project at the Walla Walla Regional Airport. The project will improve the existing passenger terminal building to increase capacity and implement required security enhancements. Key activities include construction to expand the terminal and install security upgrades coordinated with the Transportation Security Administration. This grant is intended to provide economic relief for the airport affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and will benefit the Walla Walla, Washington community. The project is expected to be completed by November 21, 2027.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project improves the existing terminal building [passenger areas, etc.] to increase passenger capacity. . This grant funds the second of two phases, which consists of construction. This project installs security enhancements required by title 49 code of federal regulations, part 1542. The security project was coordinated with brian rogers, assistant federal security director, transportation security administration, on 4/10/2023. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with walla walla, washington.