The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has announced 970 million USD in funding to modernise 125 airport terminals in the US.
This funding, made available through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, represents the fourth instalment of nearly 1 billion USD, aimed at enhancing the airport passenger experience, expanding accessibility, and fostering sustainability.
Historically, FAA funding has focused on essential airport infrastructure, such as runways and control towers. The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law extends this focus to improvements in terminal facilities, including new baggage systems, expanded security checkpoints, and increased gate capacity, with a dual aim of improving operations and supporting local economies through construction jobs.
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said:Investing in America’s airport infrastructure isn’t just about upgrading runways and terminals—it’s about growing local economies, creating jobs, and ensuring the safety and efficiency of travel. With the grants we’re announcing today—nearly $1 billion in total—we're helping modernise 125 airports across the country in order to make their operations safer, more accessible, and more convenient for travellers.
The grants will fund key projects, such as:
Tampa International Airport, FL: 40 million USD to link Terminal D to the main terminal with an automated people mover and to add nine boarding bridges for passenger efficiency.
Denver International Airport, CO: 15 million USD to modernise the baggage handling system, improving efficiency and capacity.
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, TX: 33.2 million USD to support phase 2 of a new terminal construction, providing up to 20 new gates to facilitate increased competition and capacity.
Further allocations are dedicated to connecting airport terminals with other transport modes. For example, Nashville International Airport will receive 9.7 million USD to improve access roads, while Mobile Airport Authority will use 4 million USD to build a dedicated road for bus connections.
The funding also includes grants for sustainability initiatives, such as 10 million USD to Boston’s Logan International Airport for an energy-efficient air conditioning system, and 9 million USD to Guam’s Antonio B. Won Pat International Airport for a solar energy system.
Smaller community airports will also benefit from accessibility enhancements; Key West International Airport in Florida will receive 2.5 million USD to expand US Customs facilities, while Thief River Falls Regional Airport in Minnesota will use 1.8 million USD for optimising space and security.
This funding is part of a broader 25 billion USD investment in US airport infrastructure under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. Over 100 projects funded in earlier rounds have been completed, including a permanent five-gate terminal at Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport and a new ADA-compliant terminal at Key West International Airport.
