Reconstruct terminal; expand terminal building

The Department of Transportation's Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded a $7,894,736.84 Project Grant under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) to the Rock Springs Sweetwater County Airport in Wyoming. The grant, awarded on April 23, 2025, will fund the expansion and reconstruction of the airport's commercial terminal. The project includes a 14,172 square foot expansion of the existing terminal and the reconstruction of 16,805 square feet of the existing terminal. This work will facilitate the movement of passengers and baggage, bringing the airport into conformity with current standards. The grant covers the fifth and sixth phases of this multi-year terminal improvement project, which aims to upgrade passenger holding and baggage handling areas that have reached the end of their useful lives.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project expands the existing commercial terminal by 14,172 square feet. This grant funds expansion of 2,250 square feet. This expansion will facilitate the movement of passengers and baggage to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This project reconstructs 16,805 square feet of existing terminal. This grant funds passenger holding and baggage handling areas that have reached the end of their useful lives. This grant funds the fifth phase, which includes reconstruction of 3,950 square feet. This grant funds the sixth phase, which includes expansion of 2,250 square feet. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with rock springs, wyoming.