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GIAA outlines $118.4M in capital works; apron, loading bridges and noise program prioritized

Guam Legislature Committee on Transportation, Tourism, Customs, Utilities, and Federal & Foreign Affairs · November 10, 2025

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Summary

GIAA presented a portfolio of 17 ongoing projects totaling $118.4 million (about 84% federally funded) intended to repair typhoon damage, modernize the terminal and prepare for increased traffic; senators pressed timelines for loading-bridge replacements, apron rehabilitation, roof work and the FAA noise-compatibility program.

Frank Santos, a consultant to GIAA, told the committee on Nov. 10 that the airport has 17 active capital projects totaling $118,400,000, of which approximately $102,000,000 (84%) is federally funded and about $16,000,000 is the airport—s share.

Major work in progress includes terminal floor replacement (customs area terrazzo ~45–55% complete), HVAC upgrades in leased east operations, a $34 million apron rehabilitation project (about one-third complete), roof replacement (contracts executed; building permits pending and notice to proceed expected in December) and replacement of five loading bridges in an active procurement/contract-execution queue. Santos said the airport has 17 boarding bridges total and that procurement includes ground-power and preconditioned-air infrastructure for each bridge.

Noise compatibility and soundproofing: Santos outlined an updated Part 150/Part 150/115 noise exposure map that was submitted and approved by the FAA; a public hearing for the noise compatibility program concluded and a 30-day comment period is under way. GIAA has previously completed soundproofing for 250 homes and is working with FAA to design the next round of home sound treatments.

Other projects: planning and design studies include a microgrid study for airport power resilience (coordinated with Guam Power Authority and anticipated rooftop solar), bids are open for zero-emission vehicles and ground-support infrastructure, and an elevator/escalator (conveyance) modernization program is planned for FY26.

Why it matters: Senators asked whether the airport has sufficient operational capacity and maintenance to handle a passenger surge if incentives and marketing succeed. Management said many upgrades are recovery repairs from Typhoon Mawar but emphasized a cash constraint that limits the speed of work; the short-term credit facility and federal grants are intended to avoid halting critical work.

Provenance: Capital projects overview and project list were presented beginning at 00:34:07 and project details and timelines were discussed through 00:41:09.