FAA Allocates $84.4 Million for Airport Infrastructure in Texas, North Carolina, and Wyoming
WASHINGTON — U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy announced that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is awarding $84.4 million in Airport Improvement Program (AIP) grants to airports in Texas, North Carolina, and Wyoming.
According to the announcement, the funds are intended to modernize facilities, improve airfield infrastructure, upgrade passenger amenities, and support overall airport operations. AIP funding is typically utilized for infrastructure developments including runways, taxiways, signage, lighting, and markings.
The distributed funds include allocations to four airports across the three states:
- San Antonio International Airport (Texas): $40.9 million designated for airfield drainage reconstruction and erosion control.
- Abilene Regional Airport (Texas): $17.5 million allocated for terminal expansion.
- Jackson Hole Airport (Wyoming): $16.6 million for taxiway rehabilitation.
- Wilmington International Airport (North Carolina): $3 million to expand the apron.
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy stated that the investments target terminal, runway, and facility updates to improve system reliability and resilience. FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford added that the grants are aimed at providing the necessary resources for airports to advance safety and infrastructure projects.
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