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Airport moves ahead with terminal expansion plan; FY26 budget includes design, grants and preliminary GMP placeholder
Summary
St. Pete‑Clearwater International Airport presented a FY26 operating budget and a six‑year CIP that includes a scaled terminal expansion; the airport plans a phased project and continues pursuing FAA, FDOT and BIL grants and passenger‑facility charges.
Airport management presented the St. Pete‑Clearwater International Airport operating and capital budget for FY26, including a proposed terminal expansion and supporting grants and revenue strategies.
The airport’s FY26 operating budget (excluding CIP and reserves) is roughly $45 million and projects revenues of about $50 million based on user fees and rents; operating expenses increase modestly and capital outlay falls relative to recent-year peaks as some larger projects move into later phases. Airport staff proposed one new full‑time electromechanical position to reduce contract costs and recommended nonrecurring capital purchases for explosive‑detection systems (a…
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