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Board of Aviation outlines $3 million terminal plan, seeks roughly $1 million to close funding gap

Richmond Redevelopment Commission · January 21, 2026
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Jonathan Mead, president of the Richmond Board of Aviation, presented a $3 million plan for a new Richmond Municipal Airport terminal, citing ADA and weatherability issues with the existing building; the project has about $1 million of remaining need after grants, an INDOT match and private pledges.

Jonathan Mead, president of the Richmond Board of Aviation, updated the Richmond Redevelopment Commission on Jan. 20 about plans to replace the airport’s aging terminal and seek community and grant funding to cover a funding gap.

Mead said conceptual design began in 2023, an environmental study was completed in 2024 and architectural design work continued in 2025. The board hopes to advertise construction bids in April 2026 to capture available grant opportunities. "We are trying to replace the aging terminal that…

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