Biden-Harris Administration Gives $187M Grants to Modernize Airports

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is awarding another round of funding for 90 airport-related infrastructure grants across 34 states. 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, to runway safety enhancements.

“Millions of people fly every day, and making sure passengers can get to and from their destinations safely, and with less stress, has been a priority for the Biden-Harris Administration," said U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg. "The funding we're announcing today will help 91 airports make critical upgrades to improve travel and further modernize our aviation infrastructure.”

“These grants not only invest in the physical infrastructure of our airports, but also in strengthening safety and improving efficiency for travelers, and help the economy thrive,” said FAA Associate Administrator for Airports, Shannetta R. Griffin, P.E.

The funding is from the Airport Infrastructure Grant program, one of three aviation grant programs created by President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. To date, nearly $9 billion of the $15 billion total of AIG funding has been made available to airports across the country.

Airports receiving funding today, for a total of $186.7 million, include:  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in Michigan $61.8 million, San Diego International Airport in California $23.5 million, Kodiak Airport in Alaska $19.7 million, Pittsburgh International Airport in Pennsylvania $20.5 million, Portland International Jetport in Maine $8.1 million, Tucson International Airport in Arizona $6.1 million, Gerald R. Ford International Airport Michigan $4.5 million, Bellingham International Airport in Washington $4.5 million, Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport in Alabama $4 million, Aspen-Pitkin County/Sardy Field Airport in Colorado $3.4 million, Cedar City Regional Airport in Utah $2.8 million, Pocatello Regional Airport in Idaho $2.1 million, Harry Reid International Airport in Nevada $1.8 million, and Middle Georgia Regional Airport in Georgia $1 million.