Construct/expand terminal parking lot

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded $9.28 million to the Department of Port Administration (Grants Division) on September 18, 2025, under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) to construct and expand a terminal parking lot at Pago Pago International Airport in American Samoa. This final-phase project funds the construction of a nonrevenue-producing parking facility and associated access road infrastructure designed to accommodate increased vehicle parking capacity for airport passengers. The grant supports critical airport infrastructure development at a nonhub primary airport and is scheduled for completion by September 17, 2029.

The Airport Improvement Program, administered by the FAA's Western Pacific Region, provides federal funding to develop, modernize, and maintain airport infrastructure throughout the United States and its territories. This award represents a direct investment in expanding passenger amenities and airport operational capacity at Pago Pago International Airport, consistent with the FAA's strategic objectives of operational excellence and long-term economic benefits through transportation infrastructure investment. The Department of Port Administration, a port and airport authority based in American Samoa, serves as the prime recipient with no identified sub-recipients in the award documentation.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project expands an existing nonrevenue producing terminal parking lot at nonhub primary airport to accommodate more vehicle parking for airport passengers. This grant funds final phase, which consists of terminal parking lot and access road construction. . Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with pago pago, american samoa.