FAA Allocates $332 Million for Airport Upgrades

The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has announced $332 million in Airport Infrastructure Grants (AIG) for 171 projects across 32 states, funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law's $25 billion allocation for airport improvements. The grants will support various modernization efforts including terminal expansions, runway safety enhancements, and noise compatibility upgrades. Notable recipients include Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, which will receive $84.3 million for a new taxiway, and Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport in Alaska, awarded $18.8 million for terminal expansion. U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg described the funding as a historic investment aimed at addressing a backlog in airport needs and accommodating increasing air travel demand. The initiative will ensure safer and more efficient airports for the public, with nearly $12 billion already allocated under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law for airport infrastructure projects. Smaller airports also benefit from the funding, such as Geraldine Airport in Montana, which received $177,840 to enhance runway safety.