Amodei Secures $20 Million for Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority Terminal Modernization Project

Washington, D.C. – Today, Rep. Mark Amodei announced $20 million in funding for the Reno-Tahoe International Airport after years of work to advance this priority.

The investment is part of nearly $1 billion Secretary Duffy has announced as part of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Airport Terminal Program.

“It's a breath of fresh air to see this initiative finally cross the finish line thanks to the leadership of Secretary Sean Duffy,” said Rep. Mark Amodei. “I appreciate the professionalism and leadership of my former House colleague, the Secretary, and his team in working directly with me to emphasize the importance of this project. Northern Nevada continues to grow as a destination for travel, business expansion, and corporate relocation, and our airport must keep pace through timely infrastructure upgrades and modernization efforts that create a more efficient and enjoyable travel experience for families and visitors. Thank you again to the Department of Transportation and the Federal Aviation Administration for recognizing the vital role our airport plays in our state’s growth and for making these improvements a priority. I join countless Nevadans in looking forward to its completion.”

"The New Gen A&B concourse project, part of our MoreRNO infrastructure program, will reimagine the airport experience in our community with more space, modernized concessions, as well as more accessible and family friendly features,” Cris Jensen, interim CEO, Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority. “We are very grateful for these grant funds to support this important investment in our hometown airport and we thank our federal congressional delegation and the FAA for their steadfast support over the life of this grant program."