The Eugene Airport will use a $2 million grant from the Federal Aviation Administration to upgrade its baggage claim area. The project, currently in design, is part of a planned overhaul intended to make Oregon’s second busiest airport ready to accommodate more passengers and flights.
Airport officials believe the upgrades will result in more destinations and fewer layovers for Eugene travelers.
A 2022 EUG airport study recommended changes to the baggage claim area as part of numerous airport upgrades. A consultant recommended expanding baggage claim west, adding two new carousels and relocating the police office area and storage…