Miles SmithThe Federal Aviation Administration is investing $427 million in projects to modernize airports across the United States.
The FAA will award 245 grants across 39 states to make improvements that include terminal expansions and baggage system upgrades, runway safety enhancements and air traffic infrastructure improvements.
The projects are being funded under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Airport Infrastructure Grants program.
“Today’s investment is the second largest in AIG history,” said Shannetta R. Griffin, FAA Associate Administrator for Airports, “We’re supporting safety with lighting and runway signage upgrades and improving the traveler experience with new terminals.”
- $29.4 million to John Glenn Columbus International Airport in Ohio to build a terminal tarmac and taxiway and extend an existing taxiway.
- $24.9 million to Southwest Florida International Airport in the Fort Myers area to build a taxiway and expand a concourse apron to accommodate more passengers. The grant also funds expansion of the terminal access road by adding an off ramp and three traffic lanes to accommodate more traffic exclusively serving the airport.
- $18.1 million to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport in California to build a taxiway. This grant also funds construction of a terminal to accommodate additional passengers.
- $13.6 million to Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport to replace boarding bridges to improve efficiency of passenger movement throughout the airport.
- $11.2 million to Hector International Airport near Fargo, North Dakota, to expand a terminal by adding four gates to accommodate more passengers and baggage.
- $10.6 million to El Paso International Airport in Texas to build a general aviation (GA) apron and rehabilitate the existing GA apron pavement to improve efficiency.
Earlier this week, the FAA awarded $374 million in grants for improvements at airports in 46 states and American Samoa. Projects include terminal building construction, repairs to runways and taxiways, maintenance of airfield lighting and signage and buying equipment needed to maintain and operate airports.
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