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427 Million Dollars in Grants for Airport Improvement
« on: August 08, 2024, 19:27:24 UTC »
https://www.faa.gov/bil/airport-infrastructure

(full list in the link above, filters available as well on map)

$427M in Grants to Modernize Airports

The FAA is awarding $427 million in funding for 245 airport-related infrastructure grants across 39 states to modernize and improve America’s airports. The projects are funded under President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Airport Infrastructure Grants (AIG) program, part of the $25 billion total included in the law for airport improvements such as terminal expansions and baggage system upgrades, runway safety enhancements, and air traffic infrastructure improvements.

Airports receiving funding include:

$10.6 million to El Paso International Airport in Texas: This grant funds the construction of a new general aviation (GA) apron as well as rehabilitates the existing GA apron pavement to improve efficiency. 
$8.5 million to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport in Minnesota: This grant funds the expansion of the terminal access road, and the rehabilitation of a tarmac and taxiway to enhance safety.   
$4.2 million to Dallas Love Field Airport in Texas: This grant funds the improvements to the existing airfield drainage system and Runway 13/31 safety area to mitigate?runway excursions and increase safety. 
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