Passenger Terminal Today
Anthony James
10 January 2025

The US Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has announced more than US$332m for 171 grants across 32 states to modernize airports through the Airport Infrastructure Grants (AIG) program. In total, the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law included US$25bn over five years for airport and air traffic control infrastructure improvements.

The AIG funds can be used for airport planning, development, sustainability, terminal expansions, baggage system upgrades, runway safety enhancements, and noise compatibility projects.

Airports receiving funding include:

  • US$84.3m to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport in Arizona to construct a new 2,100ft Taxiway U and bridge to accommodate more aircraft operations.
  • US$18.8m to Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport in Alaska to expand the terminal to accommodate additional passengers and to rehabilitate the snow removal equipment storage building.
  • US$6.7m to Tallahassee International Airport in Florida to construct a new Taxiway B11 and Taxiway B12 and associated lighting to bring the airport into conformity with current FAA design and safety standards. Additionally, the existing Taxiway B will be rehabilitated to minimize foreign object debris to extend its useful life and enhance safety.
  • US$3.9m to Hector International Airport in North Dakota to expand the existing terminal to add four new gates to accommodate more passengers.
  • US$2.6m to Telluride Regional Airport in Colorado to install new navigational aids to enhance safety. Additionally, this grant funds construction of a new South Apron and Taxiway B3 to bring the airport into conformity with current FAA design and safety standards.
  • US$324,000 to Ruston Regional Airport in Louisiana to expand the existing Southeast Apron bringing the airport into conformity with current FAA design and safety standards.
  • US$177,840 to Geraldine Airport in Montana to reseal existing Taxiway A and Runway 8/26 pavement and joints to enhance safety. Additionally, this grant funds the acquisition of 2.62 acres of land to protect the approach to Runway 8/26 and bring the airport into conformity with current FAA design and safety standards.

Read on: FAA to invest US$332m to modernize US airports - Passenger Terminal Today

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