Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport has secured $32.5 million in federal funding to reconstruct and modernize its passenger terminal, the Federal Aviation Administration announced. The grant represents one of the largest individual awards in the latest round of infrastructure funding distributed by the FAA.

The award is part of $481 million in grants being distributed to airports across the United States. The FAA is delivering 191 grants to improve airport infrastructure in 36 states and two territories through its Airport Infrastructure Grants program.

The terminal reconstruction project is estimated to cost approximately $45 million and includes improvements to passenger gates, lighting, views and seating areas. Additional charging stations will be installed throughout the terminal to enhance the travel experience for passengers.

The terminal work is part of the airport's broader SDF Next Program, a multiyear initiative involving more than $1 billion in improvements to the Jerry E. Abramson Terminal and airfield. Progress continues on multiple fronts, with more than $364 million in completed projects and another nearly $565 million expected to be completed between now and 2028.

A complementary $45 million security checkpoint expansion project is also underway at the airport, designed to add approximately 30,000 square feet to the checkpoint area and provide 10 screening lanes equipped with updated Transportation Security Administration technology. These investments are intended to improve passenger flow and make the screening process more efficient as passenger traffic at the Louisville airport continues to grow.

Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport serves as a major passenger gateway for the region and plays a critical role in Kentucky's economy. The airport is home to UPS Worldport, the company's global air hub, making it a central component of Louisville's position as an international logistics and distribution center.