Boise Airport outlines $85–90 million runway reconstruction, Concourse A work, rental car facility and fuel farm timeline
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Director Rebecca briefed the commission on operations and capital work including an $85–90M runway reconstruction expected to receive about $75M in FAA grants, Concourse A apron and baggage-handling timelines, a near-complete rental car facility, ARFF upgrades and a fuel farm led by an airline consortium expected by 2027.
Boise Airport Director Rebecca told the commission on March 4 that the airport is preparing major capital work and operational changes, including a runway reconstruction project, Concourse A apron work, and other near-term construction and equipment upgrades.
Rebecca said, "We are expecting about $75,000,000 in FA grants to complete this project," and that the total runway reconstruction cost is estimated at about $85 to $90 million with roughly 83% of the project funded by federal grants. The work will include reconstruction of the runway and taxiways (identified as Mike and Papa) and decommissioning of taxiway Charlie.
The airport is also rebuilding the apron for Concourse A, with additional phases to include demolition of an old fire station to create more overnight aircraft parking; staff expect enabling work to be submitted in June and baggage-handling system construction to begin later this fall. The consolidated rental car facility is near completion; staff will turn the space over to rental companies for tenant fit-out, which Samuelson said gives operators about six months to install fixtures and signage.
Rebecca reported acquisition of two new aircraft rescue and firefighting vehicles and a transition from aqueous film-forming foam to fluorine-free foam described as more environmentally sensitive. She also updated the commission on a fuel farm project led by an airline consortium (not airport-led), where tanks have been installed and completion is expected in 2027.
On operations, Rebecca said the airport has about 210 direct employees and noted passenger and concession revenues have improved since concession reopenings, though some cargo landings have declined (FedEx, UPS and Sun Country/Amazon Prime were cited). She flagged the ongoing federal government shutdown's effect on TSA employees, noting some staff are working without pay and that airport staff will consider support measures if the situation continues.
Rebecca also previewed BOI 100, the airport's 100-year anniversary event on April 6, and said concession feedback has been positive since recent openings.