The U.S. Department of Transportation’s (USDOT) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is set to award $162.4 million in airport infrastructure grants through the Airport Improvement Program (AIP). The grants will affect 72 airports in 31 states.
“The Airport Improvement Program helps to maintain our aviation infrastructure and supports safety, capacity, security and environmental improvements,” says Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao. “This is an important investment in these airports and the economic vitality of their respective communities.”
So far in 2017, USDOT has announced airport grants totaling $2.1 billion affecting 1,205 airports. The grants include projects for runways, taxiways, and airport signage, lighting, and markings. These include:
