U.S. Representative Rob Bresnahan, Jr. (PA-08) has announced that the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP) will receive two federal grants totaling $1,213,926 for terminal expansion and modernization projects. The funding comes from the U.S. Department of Transportation and the Federal Aviation Administration.
The first grant provides $980,000 from the FY24 Supplemental Congressional Directed Spending program to support general terminal expansion and improvements at AVP in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania. The second grant allocates $233,926 from the FY25 Airport Infrastructure Grant program for Phase 2 of the terminal expansion in Avoca, Pennsylvania. This phase includes surveys, permitting, and geotechnical work for a planned 10,000 square foot addition to the terminal aimed at improving passenger queuing, screening, and circulation areas.
“These federal investments will help ensure Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport continues to meet the needs of our growing region,” said Rep. Bresnahan. “Improving this vital transportation hub means better service for travelers, stronger support for local businesses, and growing opportunities for Northeastern Pennsylvania.”
Carl R. Beardsley, Jr., Executive Director of Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport, expressed appreciation for congressional backing: “We appreciate the congressional support of our Terminal Expansion Project, a needed upgrade that will expand the terminal footprint — improving the passenger experience with new amenities to serve our customers.”
The project is part of ongoing efforts to enhance transportation access in Northeastern Pennsylvania and strengthen regional infrastructure by modernizing airport facilities and expanding capacity.
