Hundreds of US Airports to Share $970 Million for Modernization Projects

More than 100 airports across the United States will receive $970 million in funding to improve and modernize terminals, the Department of Transportation (DOT) announced on Feb. 15. The funding, awarded by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), is derived from President Joe Biden’s Bipartisan Investing in America agenda, under which he has signed into law the American Rescue Plan, and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, among other initiatives. Approximately 114 airports across 44 states and three territories will receive a share of the funding, officials said. “Under this administration, we are doing more to improve the travel experience than ever before, from expanding consumer protections to modernizing the physical infrastructure,” said Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg. “These investments we’re announcing today, made possible by President Biden’s historic infrastructure package, will make it easier for passengers to get to and through airports, create jobs, and increase safety for all.”...