U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) have announced another wave of Airport Improvement Program (AIP) grants for airports in Texas, North Carolina and Wyoming.
This latest round of grants amounts to $84.4 million and includes a whopping $40.9 million for airfield drainage reconstruction and erosion control at San Antonio International Airport.
Elsewhere in the Lone Star State, the FAA is allotting $17.5 million for terminal expansion at Abilene Regional Airport.
The investments also include $16.6 million to Wyoming's Jackson Hole Airport for taxiway rehabilitation and an additional $3 million to expand the apron at North Carolina's Wilmington International Airport.
"Across the country, we are making long overdue investments into airport infrastructure that will enhance the travel experience for American families. Through runway, terminal, and facility updates, we are making sure our overall systems are more reliable and resilient," Duffy said in a statement.
"As we continue strengthening our nation’s aviation infrastructure, these grants give airports the resources they need to move forward with important projects," added FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford.
"From runway and taxiway improvements to terminal upgrades and other critical infrastructure, these investments will help airports across the country maintain safe, efficient and reliable facilities," he said.
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