Federal grants to Key West International Airport
Key West International Airport in Key West, Florida received $128 million in federal grants from fiscal 2021 to 2025, across 32 awards. Its largest program was Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs, with $128 million. In fiscal 2025 it was awarded $26.7 million.
From USAspending.gov award records, updated October 31, 2026.
- Grants, FY 2021 to 2025$128 million
- Awards32
- Awarded in FY 2025$26.7 million
- Largest award$17.0 million
By year
| Fiscal year | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FY 2021 | 6 | $13.7 million |
| FY 2022 | 8 | $37.3 million |
| FY 2023 | 8 | $27.3 million |
| FY 2024 | 4 | $22.7 million |
| FY 2025 | 7 | $26.7 million |
Programs that fund Key West International Airport
| Program | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | 32 | $128 million |
Awarding agencies
| Agency | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Department of Transportation | 32 | $128 million |
Largest awards
| Award | Program | First action | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purpose: expand apron. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project expands the existing main terminal apron an additional 13,000 square yards to meet federal aviation administration design standards. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | September 27, 2022 | $17.0 million |
| Purpose: expand terminal building. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project expands the existing terminal building an additional 49,549 square feet to better accommodate existing passengers. This grant funds the second phase, which consists of construction of 10,000 square feet. In | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | May 24, 2023 | $13.3 million |
| Purpose: shift runway. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project shifts existing paved runway 7/25 by 40 feet to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This grant funds phase 3, which consists of the first phase of construction. Intended beneficiary: this grant wi | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | September 24, 2024 | $13.3 million |
| Purpose: shift runway. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project shifts existing paved runway 7/25 by 40 feet to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This grant funds the final phase, which consists of the third phase of construction. Intended beneficiary: this | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | July 30, 2025 | $11.5 million |
| Purpose: expand terminal building. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project expands the existing terminal building an additional 49,549 square feet to better accommodate existing passengers. This grant funds the first phase, which consists of 5,600 square feet of construction. Inte | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | May 25, 2023 | $7.7 million |
| Purpose: extend taxiway. This grant includes funding by the american rescue plan act of 2021 to increase the federal share to 100 percent for the airport improvement program (AIP). Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project extends taxiway a to 5,075 feet to meet the operational need | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | August 2, 2021 | $7.0 million |
| Purpose: american rescue plan act awarded as economic assistance to eligible U.S. Airports and eligible concessions at those airports to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this grant provides economic relief funds for costs relat | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | November 9, 2021 | $5.8 million |
| Purpose: noise mitigation measures for residences within 65-69 dnl. This grant includes funding by the american rescue plan act of 2021 to increase the federal share to 100 percent for the airport improvement program (AIP). Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project installs sound in | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | August 30, 2021 | $5.5 million |
| Purpose: coronavirus aid, relief, and economic security act funds awarded as economic relief U.S. Airports affected by the prevention of, preparation for, and response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project expands the existing general aviation apron to | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | January 11, 2022 | $4.8 million |
| Purpose: expand terminal. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project expands the existing terminal by 49,549 square feet. This grant funds passenger boarding bridges and curtain wall panels. This expansion will facilitate the movement of passengers and baggage to bring the airport in | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | August 6, 2024 | $4.1 million |
Questions people ask
How much federal grant money does Key West International Airport get?
$128 million in 32 grant awards from fiscal 2021 to 2025, as obligations reported to USAspending.gov.
Which agency gives Key West International Airport the most?
The Department of Transportation, with $128 million in 32 awards.
What is Key West International Airport's largest federal grant?
$17.0 million under Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs, with its first action in the period on September 27, 2022. That counts only the money obligated in fiscal 2021 to 2025.
Other grant recipients in Key West
- County of Monroe
- School District of Monroe County Florida
- Housing Authority of the City of Key West Florida
- Rural Health Network of Monroe County, Florida, Inc.
- County of Monroe
- The College of the Florida Keys
- City of Key West
- Star of the Sea Foundation, Inc.
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