The Biden-Harris Administration has announced the allocation of 566.4 million USD through 296 grants aimed at modernising US airports.
This funding is awarded under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law’s Airport Infrastructure Grants (AIG) programme. In total, the programme is providing 25 billion USD for airport and air traffic control infrastructure improvements.
The AIG funds are designated for a range of projects including airport planning, development, sustainability initiatives, terminal expansions, baggage system upgrades, runway safety enhancements, and noise compatibility projects.
US Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said:As Americans fly in record numbers, the Biden-Harris Administration is improving our nation’s airports to make travel more convenient for passengers. The funding we’re announcing today, made possible by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, will help airports across the country make needed improvements to ensure safety, efficiency, and sustainability for years to come.
The funding aims to improve the safety and efficiency of airfield operations. Specific upgrades include improved runway and taxiway configurations, enhanced signage, better lighting, and upgraded pavement markings.
Among the airports receiving grants are:
Kailua/Kona Ellison Onizuka Kona International at Keahole, Hawaii: 49.6 million USD for the rehabilitation of Runway 17/35 to enhance safety.
Seattle-Tacoma International, Washington: 45.4 million USD for structural, seismic, and building system upgrades to Concourse S to meet modern design standards.
Charlotte/Douglas International, North Carolina: 43.3 million USD for the construction of a deicing pad, taxiways, aircraft parking areas, and other infrastructure to meet current FAA standards.
Louisville Muhammad Ali International, Kentucky: 34.6 million USD to expand the existing terminal by 31,049 square feet, including a TSA checkpoint, solar microgrid, and emergency generator installation.
Harry Reid International, Las Vegas, Nevada: 20.6 million USD to replace elevators, enhancing safety and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International, Georgia: 20.1 million USD for the rehabilitation of taxiways and taxilanes to improve safety.
Sacramento International, California: 18.2 million USD for the reconstruction of a pedestrian walkway to enhance safety.
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International, Louisiana: 13.5 million USD to install a new people mover system for more efficient passenger movement through the terminal.
Moline Quad Cities International, Illinois: 8.2 million USD to expand the existing terminal by 14,116 square feet, facilitating improved passenger and baggage movement to meet current standards.
These grants represent the ninth round of AIG funding under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, reinforcing the administration’s ongoing commitment to modernising US infrastructure.
