The U.S. Department of Transportation’s (USDOT) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has earmarked $1.187 billion in airport safety and infrastructure grants under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act.
“This federal investment of over $1 billion represents the department’s continued commitment to the safety and efficiency of our nation’s airports for the traveling public,” said U.S. transportation secretary Elaine Chao.
The funding includes $731 million in Airport Improvement Program grants and an additional $455 million in supplemental discretionary grants, according to the USDOT. The grants will be used to fund a wide variety of projects, such as constructing and repairing taxis and runways, installing aircraft lighting and signage, conducting airport master plan studies, and installing airport perimeter fencing.
“The 439 grants will ensure that airport sponsors can make the necessary improvements so their airports can ope
