Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
20 August 2026
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy today announced a $615 million investment to improve runway and taxiway infrastructure, invest in family-friendly features in terminals, and support critical airfield safety upgrades in 42 states and two territories.
In total, 238 grants were funded through the Airport Improvement Program, including:
- $21.5 million to Midland International Air & Space Port in Texas for runway rehabilitation.
- $19.5 million to construct a new airport in Noatak, Alaska.
- $15.3 million to San Diego International Airport for noise mitigation.
- $8.3 million to Gary/Chicago International Airport in Indiana for a new contract tower.
- $8 million to Lynchburg Regional Airport in Virginia for a new terminal.
- $6.3 million to Wilmington International Airport in North Carolina for runway rehabilitation.
- $2.4 million to Sacramento International Airport in California for new passenger boarding bridges...
