FAA Awards Nearly $1 Billion in Airport Terminal Modernization Grants

The grants, which total $970 million, are funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and will be awarded to 125 airports in 46 states, Guam, and Palau, the FAA said. They will fund projects such as new baggage systems, security checkpoints, and increased airport gate capacity, the agency said.

“We’re working to ensure passengers’ safety, comfort, and convenience throughout their airport journey,” Shannetta Griffin, FAA associate administrator for airports, said in a statement. “[This] investment also builds communities by providing good-paying jobs and infusing dollars in local economies.”

FAA said projects funded through the latest round of grants include:

“Investing in America’s airport infrastructure isn’t just about upgrading runways and terminals—it’s about growing local economies, creating jobs, and ensuring the safety and efficiency of travel,” U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said. “With the grants we’re announcing…—nearly $1 billion in total—we’re helping modernize 125 airports across the country in order to make their operations safer, more accessible, and more convenient for travelers.”

An interactive map showing additional projects and how funding is being spent may be found here.

Editor’s Note: This story first appeared on FlyingMag.com.