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Airports across the U.S. can be expected to begin their upgrade projects soon. DOT Secretary Sean Duffy announced on Thursday that the FAA has invested over $523 million in U.S. airports. A total of 332 grants have been delivered to airports across 43 states for airport investments through the administration's Airport Infrastructure Grants program.
Where the Money Comes From
The Airport Infrastructure Grants (AIG) program is part of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and has delivered grants to airports for runway rehabilitation, apron and taxiway improvements, terminal upgrades, and other airfield investments. The program is supposed to provide $14.5 billion over five years. These grants will support runway rehabilitation, apron and taxiway improvements, terminal upgrades and other airfield investments.
The FAA released its fifth and final installment of $2.89 billion in funding in 2026.
Airports that have received funding include:
Dallas-Fort Worth International (DFW) for runway rehabilitation
Charlotte/Douglas International Airport (CLT) for apron expansion
Miami International (MIA) for terminal reconstruction and fuel farm expansion
Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) for deicing pad expansion and reconstruction
Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International (FLL) for new taxi lane construction
Philadelphia International (PHL) for taxiway pavement reconstruction
Orlando Sanford International (SFB) for taxiway extension
Baton Rouge Metro (BTR) for terminal and baggage system replacement
Eppley Airfield (OMA) for terminal and boarding bridge reconstruction
The FAA has released a map showing the airports that have received funding and the projects underway.
Runways Aren't the Only Thing Getting an Overhaul
The DOT and FAA have also been working to modernize the U.S. ATC system and other necessary aviation infrastructure. These plans include building new ATC centers for the first time since the 1960s, installing new modern hardware and software for all air traffic facilities to create a common platform system and replacing outdated telecommunications and radars with new fiber, wireless and satellite technologies. It claims these investments will improve the safety and efficiency of the country's airspace.
Is Your Airport on the List?
The funding split between primary airports and non-primary airports is not equal, with a one-to-five ratio in favor of primary airports. All of the airports the FAA used as an example are primary airports. That does not mean that GA airfields have been forgotten. About $2.6 billion has been allocated to non-primary airports, with $960 million left available for future non-primary grants. 332 grants for 43 states is a wide net, but with a smaller pool of money compared to the primary airports. Owners based at smaller airfields should check with the FAA's grant map to see if their home airport has received any funds.