Federal grants to Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport Authority
Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport Authority in Chattanooga, Tennessee received $52.9 million in federal grants from fiscal 2021 to 2025, across 15 awards. Its largest program was Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs, with $52.2 million. In fiscal 2025 it was awarded $9.1 million.
From USAspending.gov award records, updated November 7, 2026.
- Grants, FY 2021 to 2025$52.9 million
- Awards15
- Awarded in FY 2025$9.1 million
- Largest award$13.0 million
By year
| Fiscal year | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FY 2021 | 4 | $17.6 million |
| FY 2022 | 3 | $9.3 million |
| FY 2023 | 2 | $5.4 million |
| FY 2024 | 4 | $11.4 million |
| FY 2025 | 3 | $9.1 million |
Programs that fund Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport Authority
| Program | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | 14 | $52.2 million |
| Payments for Small Community Air Service Development | 1 | $750,000 |
Awarding agencies
| Agency | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Department of Transportation | 15 | $52.9 million |
Largest awards
| Award | Program | First action | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Improve existing airport | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | May 20, 2021 | $13.0 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 | August 20, 2021 | $6.2 million |
| Purpose: reconstruct apron. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project reconstructs 24,270 square yards of the existing terminal south ramp apron pavement that has reached the end of its useful life. . This grant funds a portion of the phase 2, which consists of the construction of 1 | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | July 22, 2025 | $5.5 million |
| Purpose: rehabilitate taxiway lighting; reconstruct perimeter security fencing; construct apron; install airfield guidance signage; rehabilitate apron; rehabilitate taxiway; install taxiway lighting; construct airport drainage/erosion control; construct taxilane. Activities to be performed/expected | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | August 13, 2024 | $5.2 million |
| Purpose: expand terminal building. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project expands the existing terminal building an additional 26,779 square feet to increase the airport's capacity to meet the operational needs of the airport. This grant funds the final phase, which consists of c | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | August 25, 2022 | $5.0 million |
| Purpose: construct apron; construct taxilane. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project constructs a 15,050 square yard westside apron to meet the needs of the existing users of the airport. This project constructs a new 200 foot taxilane to allow a higher service volume of aircraft | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | September 10, 2023 | $3.7 million |
| Improve existing airport | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | March 29, 2021 | $3.6 million |
| Purpose: construct apron; reconstruct apron; expand apron; rehabilitate runway. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project constructs a 5,400 square yard taxiway a connector apron to meet the needs of the existing users of the airport. This project expands an existing terminal south | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | August 13, 2024 | $3.0 million |
| Purpose: reconstruct apron; expand apron. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project expands existing terminal south ramp apron an additional 1,459 square yards to accommodate more aircraft operations. This project reconstructs 24,270 square yards of the existing terminal south ramp | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | July 8, 2025 | $2.5 million |
| Purpose: construct apron; construct taxilane. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project constructs a 15,050 square yard westside apron to meet the needs of the existing users of the airport. This project constructs a new 200 foot taxilane to allow a higher service volume of aircraft | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | April 5, 2024 | $2.0 million |
Questions people ask
How much federal grant money does Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport Authority get?
$52.9 million in 15 grant awards from fiscal 2021 to 2025, as obligations reported to USAspending.gov.
Which agency gives Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport Authority the most?
The Department of Transportation, with $52.9 million in 15 awards.
What is Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport Authority's largest federal grant?
$13.0 million under Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs, with its first action in the period on May 20, 2021. That counts only the money obligated in fiscal 2021 to 2025.
Which federal programs fund Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport Authority?
Its largest are Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs and Payments for Small Community Air Service Development.
Other grant recipients in Chattanooga
- City of Chattanooga
- Chattanooga Housing Authority
- Novonix Anode Materials LLC
- University of Tennessee
- Chattanooga Area Regional Transportation Authority
- Electric Power Board of Chattanooga
- Chattanooga State Community College
- Seven States Power Corporation
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