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Updated Mar 28, 2026
Boise Airport consolidated rental car center expected to open fall 2026

A seven-story, nearly 1,280-space Consolidated Rent-A-Car Center (ConRAC) began construction in February 2024 at Boise Airport and is expected to be complete in fall 2026. The facility includes a 20,000 square-foot customer service building and an enclosed passenger walkway to the terminal, creating an updated rental car operation with no shuttle required.

City of Boise
Boise community rallies with donations to support TSA workers amid shutdown

The Boise Airport set up donation bins to support TSA employees working without pay during the partial government shutdown, with community members contributing food, toiletries, and other essentials. Airport officials reported the response has been overwhelming, with uplifting notes accompanying many donations, as workers missed their first paycheck in March 2026.

KTVB
Boise Airport expecting 165,000 passengers during peak spring break travel period

Boise Airport anticipated nearly 165,000 passengers to move through the terminal during the peak spring break travel period from March 12 through March 22, 2026. Airport officials noted this year's spring break rush could be especially busy because several local school districts and Boise State University are observing the same break schedule.

KTVB·Mar 12, 2026
Boise Airport planning major terminal exit area revamp to activate first-floor rotunda

Boise Airport is planning to revamp how travelers exit the secure area by building an expansion to the terminal building and shifting the exit flow to utilize the large rotunda area on the first floor. Deputy Director Beth Sumner outlined the plans in November, noting the project will happen as funding becomes available after the rental car facility opens.

BoiseDev·Feb 4, 2026
TSA PreCheck Touchless ID technology coming to Boise by end of spring 2026

Boise Airport will be among 50 airports receiving TSA PreCheck Touchless ID by the end of spring 2026, increasing total airports offering the service from 15 to 65. The technology allows PreCheck passengers to verify their identity with facial recognition without presenting physical identification.

Upgraded Points·Jan 9, 2026

Airport Profile

Bond TypeGARB
Moody'sA1
FitchA+

Key Financial Data (FY 2024)

CPE$7.89
Signatory Landing Fee$3.6800
Enplanements2,452,965
Total Operating Revenue$63.5M
Total Operating Expense$62.4M
Operating Income$1.1M
Total Debt$161.9M
Rate Covenant1.25x
DSC Ratio5.74x
Unrestricted Cash$79.4M
Landed Weight (1000 lbs)3,290,395

Enplaned Passengers (FAA CATS)

2.5M+3.5%
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Cost per Enplanement (CPE)

$7.89+83.1%

Revenue

$63.5M+37.3%

Expense

$62.4M+13.0%

Ratemaking Overview

Settlement & True-Up

Not available

Landing Fee Methodology

Not available

Terminal Rental Rate

Not available

Common Use & Gate Allocation

Additional Bonds Test

City must demonstrate: (i) no default and Net Revenues at least equal to 125% of Debt Service Requirements for preceding 12 months; (ii) either (a) Consultant's Report showing projected Net Revenues will be at least 125% of Debt Service Requirements on outstanding and proposed bonds for at least 5 fiscal years, or (b) City certificate that Net Revenues for any 12 consecutive months in preceding 24 months were sufficient to pay 125% of Debt Service Requirements on outstanding and proposed bonds; and (iii) each additional obligation secured by cash reserve or Reserve Account Credit Enhancement equal to Reserve Requirement. City may adjust Net Revenues for rate changes adopted prior to issuance and operational facilities.

Rate Covenant

Covenant Ratio1.25x

Net Revenues (Revenues minus Operation and Maintenance Expenses) at least equal to 125% of the Aggregate Debt Service Requirements for the applicable Fiscal Year

Flow of Funds

On or before three days prior to each March 1 and September 1, City shall pay to Trustee for deposit in Bond Fund an amount from Net Revenues sufficient to pay interest and principal then coming due on Series 2021 Bonds. Indenture also provides for establishment of Costs of Issuance Fund, Rebate Fund, and Reserve Fund.

1.Bond Fund — Deposit from Net Revenues 3 days prior to each March 1 and September 1 to pay interest and principal payments coming due on Series 2021 Bonds
2.Reserve Fund — Maintain Reserve Requirement; draw upon if Bond Fund insufficient; replenish deficiencies prior to next Payment Date

Source: FAA CATS Form 5100-127, DOT T-100 Market Data, Airport Official Statements · Hub classification: FAA CY 2024 Enplanement Data · Prepared by DWU Consulting