The Federal Aviation Administration recently issued more than $523 million in grant funding to airports in 43 states to help them modernize infrastructure, improve safety, and deliver a more efficient travel experience.
[Above photo by the FAA]
The FAA funded 332 grants with that money through the Airport Infrastructure Grants or AIG program to support runway rehabilitation, taxiway improvements, terminal upgrades, and other airfield investments.
[Editor’s note: In a separate effort, the FAA – in coordination with the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Justice – is establishing temporary flight restrictions or TFRs over stadiums hosting FIFA World Cup 2026 matches and related fan events across the United States to help protect participants and spectators.]
The agency added that AIG funding may be used for airport planning, development, sustainability projects, terminal improvements, baggage system upgrades, runway and taxiway rehabilitation, roadway and access improvements, and other safety-related infrastructure needs.
“The FAA is moving at record speed to deliver these investments to airports nationwide,” said Bryan Bedford, FAA’s administrator, in a statement. “These projects will improve reliability across the aviation system while helping airports meet growing demand.”
