Amidst surging air tr Amidst surging air travel demand, the Biden-Harris Administration announced nearly $1B in infrastructure law that will fund 99 airports across the 47 states. The funding's goal is to help airports create larger security checkpoints, reliable and quicker baggage systems, better roadways, and multi-modal connections. The funds are planned to go to all size airports.
REGIONALLY
* George M. Bryan Airport in Starkville, Miss. ($4.5M to fund a portion of a project to construct a new 9,850-sf passenger terminal and associated utilities for charter and business passengers.)
* Louis Armstrong airport in New Orleans/Kenner, La. ($8M to fund a portion of the site preparation work and construction of a road between the north terminal and south campus parking and rental car facilities.)
* Chennault International Airport in Lake Charles, La. ($500,000 for replacement of the exterior metal panel rain screen on the ATCT and create resiliency as well as mitigate hazardous conditions resulting from the damaged screen, including electrical risks and environmental hazards.
* H.L. 'Sonny' Callahan Airport in Fairhope, Ala. ($2M to fund a portion of a project for the design and construction of a 4,148-sf general aviation terminal and site development on the eastside of the airfield.
These grants are in addition to the $1B granted for terminal improvements at 85 airports across the U.S. (Simple Flying 02/28/23) FAA Awards Nearly $1 Billion To 99 Airports (simpleflying.com)
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