Chattanooga Airport to receive $5M in federal funds

The Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport will share in nearly $1 billion in funds from the federal bipartisan Infrastructure Law to improve airport terminals across the country. The Chattanooga airport will receive $5 million for the first phase of a terminal expansion project that will increase the airport’s second level by nearly 27,000 square feet. The expansion will allow for two new gates, a gate expansion, a new set of restrooms, additional room for passenger queuing, a hold room, and circulation space. The hew phase will also reorient the TSA checkpoint at the airport, allowing for an additional screening lane. The project will increase terminal capacity, improve ADA accessibility, increase energy efficiency, promote airline competition, and create jobs.