WASHINGTON—U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Tina Smith (D-MN) announced they secured significant federal funding for the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport Terminal 2 expansion project. The grant provides $20 million to fund two new gates and related infrastructure at the north end of Terminal 2.

“Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport is among the busiest airports in the country and supports tens of thousands of jobs,” said Klobuchar. “This funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will expand Terminal 2, home to Minnesota’s hometown airline, Sun Country. This expansion will increase the terminal’s capacity, improve the travel experience for passengers, bolster competition, and strengthen MSP’s position as a top-ranking airport. ”

“MSP is a critical transportation hub, an economic driver for communities across Minnesota and consistently ranked one of the best airports in the United States,” said Smith. “I’m so glad to have helped secure this funding for the building of two new gates, adding more flights, more choices for travelers, and ensuring MSP has the capacity to meet demand.”

This funding was awarded through the Airport Terminal Program, one of three aviation programs created by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The program funds safe, sustainable and accessible airport terminals, on-airport rail access projects and airport-owned traffic control towers.

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