The Pullman-Moscow Regional Airport will receive a grant of more than $1 million from the Federal Aviation Administration as part of the recently passed federal Infrastructure Law.
Airport officials say the money will be put toward the new terminal it plans to complete by 2023. FAA money must go toward public spaces like the boarding bridge, the Transportation Security Administration area and the airport gate space.
Officials say it will free up some money for other projects the FAA does not pay for, like concession spaces, the parking lot and the lower level of the terminal. The airport is continuing to seek contributions from local partners and private donors to fund those amenities that FAA money cannot be used for.
The terminal project is expected to cost $61 million, with most of that cost paid for by federal dollars.
The airport is trying to raise $6.1 million from local partners for the terminal and recently received pledges of $2 million each from the cities of Pullman and Moscow.
Additionally, Washington State University is contributing $600,000 while the University of Idaho is pledging $400,000, and Latah County is reportedly willing to contribute up to $160,000. (Lewiston Tribune)
