Among the recipients, Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport was awarded $84.3 million to construct a new taxiway and bridge.
The U.S. FAA has allocated $332 million in funding for 171 airport infrastructure projects across 32 states, as part of its ongoing efforts to modernize U.S. airports and air traffic control systems.
The funding, provided under the Airport Infrastructure Grants (AIG) program, stems from President Joe Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, which has dedicated $25 billion over five years to aviation improvements.
Among the latest recipients, Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport was awarded $84.3 million to construct a new taxiway and bridge to accommodate increased aircraft operations. Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport in Alaska received $18.8 million to expand its terminal and rehabilitate snow removal equipment storage facilities, while Tallahassee International Airport in Florida was granted $6.7 million to construct new taxiways and rehabilitate existing infrastructure to meet FAA design standards.
Smaller regional airports have also benefited from the funding. Geraldine Airport in Montana received $177,840 for pavement resealing and land acquisition to enhance runway safety, while Ruston Regional Airport in Louisiana was granted $324,000 to expand its apron to align with FAA safety standards.
In addition to new awards, the FAA highlighted progress on projects funded in previous rounds. Jonesboro Municipal Airport in Arkansas strengthened a runway to handle heavier aircraft, while Madisonville Regional Airport in Kentucky upgraded lighting systems to enhance low-visibility operations.
To date, the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law has allocated nearly $12 billion of the $15 billion designated for airport infrastructure projects under the AIG program.
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