Eligible projects will include gates, roads and walkways that lead directly to or from an airport terminal building, multimodal terminal development and for on-airport rail access
Announcement comes as airports see record number of passengers; projects include terminal expansions, baggage system upgrades, runway safety enhancements and air traffic infrastructure improvements
Airports nationwide either have major upgrades in progress, or such initiatives are being designed for a 2024 launch date. A significant decline in air travel related to pandemic restrictions has been dramatically reversed and recent studies now report that a majority of
Projects are part of the airport’s latest master plan, which identifies projects that would help the facility meet travel demand through 2040. The FAA approved the plan earlier this year.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has made $1 billion available to 99 airports across the country for terminal improvement projects. Governments have until Oct. 16 to apply for the competitive grants.