Construct terminal

General Mitchell International Airport in Milwaukee, Wisconsin received a $16.875 million Project Grant from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) on September 17, 2025. The grant funds Phase 2 of a new terminal construction project, which will deliver 9,500 square feet of terminal concourse space as part of a comprehensive 85,245 square-foot terminal facility designed to accommodate passenger and baggage movement operations. The project is scheduled for completion by September 16, 2029.

This award demonstrates the FAA's strategic investment in modernizing regional airport infrastructure through its Airport Improvement Program, which supports the development and enhancement of the nation's public-use airport system. The grant to Milwaukee County's General Mitchell International Airport reflects the program's commitment to supporting essential transportation infrastructure improvements that enhance operational capacity and serve civil aeronautics needs across the Great Lakes region.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project constructs a new 85,245 square foot terminal to accommodate the movement of passengers and baggage. This grant funds phase 2, which will construct 9,500 square feet of the terminal concourse. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with milwaukee, wisconsin.