The Pensacola International Airport announced receiving a $4 million grant from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) as part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Airport Terminal Program (ATP). This grant marks the first time PNS has been awarded funds through this initiative, which aims to modernize airport terminals nationwide.
In its fourth year of a five-year program, the FAA’s ATP awarded a total of $970 million to 128 projects across 125 airports. These investments not only enhance airport infrastructure but also contribute to creating high-paying jobs in communities across the country, including Pensacola.
“This grant is a significant milestone for Pensacola International Airport as we continue to meet the demands of our growing passenger base,” said Matt Coughlin, Executive Director of Pensacola International Airport. “The Terminal Expansion and Modernization Program is a major part of our long-term vision for PNS, and the support from the FAA will allow us to move forward with critical improvements that benefit both our travelers and the community.”
The Terminal Expansion and Modernization Program will increase the airport’s capacity of PNS by offering a brand new terminal with 5 gates, enhanced amenities, improved accessibility, and a reconfigured and expanded TSA checkpoint.
Mayor D.C. Reeves said, “We have worked tirelessly, alongside our federal leadership, to improve Pensacola International Airport. This announcement shows us these efforts are paying off. Obviously, it is not the end of our work, but just the beginning as we move a step closer to offering a world-class center of travel for our residents and visitors to Pensacola and the surrounding area.”
The Terminal Expansion and Modernization Program is part of PNS’s larger vision to transform the airport into a modern facility capable of serving the needs of travelers today and into the future. For more information, visit www.flypensacola.com.