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Dive Brief:
- The Federal Aviation Administration will invest $481 million to improve airport infrastructure in 36 states and two territories, according to a Sept. 3 release from the Department of Transportation.
- The 191 grants, funded through the Airport Infrastructure Grants program, target terminal upgrades, runway improvements, taxiway construction and overall airport rehabilitation, according to the awards list.
- As part of the $1.2 trillion Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, the AIG program provides $14.5 billion in funding over five years, starting in fiscal year 2022, according to the FAA. The latest awards follow an $870 million round in August through the same fund.
Dive Insight:
The funding allocates federal dollars to some of the nation’s busiest airports, according to the FAA.
“We’re investing in airport infrastructure that keeps travelers safe and airports operating efficiently,” said Bryan Bedford, FAA administrator, in the release. “These grants will help airports across the country meet the demands of today’s travelers while preparing for the future.”
Some notable projects include $100 million to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport in Georgia for runway, taxiway and terminal reconstruction and $39 million to improve terminals at Indianapolis International Airport in Indiana, according to the awards list.
Other packages include $32.5 million to Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport in Kentucky and $30.3 million to San Diego International Airport in California, both to reconstruct terminals, according to the release.
“From our regional hubs to some of America’s busiest airports, we are investing in critical infrastructure that will provide American families with a more seamless, efficient travel experience for years to come,” said Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy in the release. “Upgrading our runway infrastructure is part of our work to usher in the Golden Age of Transportation.”
