Idaho Falls Regional Airport to embark on expansion project
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – The Idaho Falls Regional Airport will soon get a new look as the airport and contractors embark on a 18,000-square-foot expansion.
The airport recently awarded Clayco, a full-service, fully integrated design-build construction firm, the construction management contract for the IDA terminal renovation and expansion. Idaho Falls-based Construction Solutions Company will be Clayco’s associate team member on the project with the two firms working as a part of a single integrated team to complete the work on the project.
The $45 million project, funded through federal airport funding, is expected to begin in early 2024 and finish by 2026.
The project will significantly expand and replace the outbound baggage system and expand the ticketing and central lobby and other spaces for essential airport functions. Construction will also include significant, critical upgrades to the terminal’s mechanical, electrical, communication, and plumbing systems.
“We look forward to joining forces with Clayco on this project, which marks a significant milestone towards fulfilling our vision of an efficient and premier travel experience for passengers,” Idaho Falls Mayor Rebecca Casper said. “This project allows us to expand future travel opportunities for passengers from throughout the entire region as IDA continually looks to bring more routes and airlines to the airport. We are also thrilled this project can be completed without placing any burden on our local property taxpayers.”
In 2022, IDA marked a significant milestone by catering to more than 628,000 passengers, setting a record. As the airport continues to serve the entire region, the expansion project is essential to ensuring passengers arrive at their destinations on time and attracting more business to the airport.
Throughout the phased project, the airport will remain open to passenger service. While making the airport bigger and nicer for everyone, the airport will continue to provide updates on navigating the construction.
