The Airport Improvement Program receives approximately $3.3 billion in funding each year (Photo: ACI North America).

The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) today announced more than $636m for 320 grants in 46 states and American Samoa to improve the nation’s airport infrastructure.

“From passenger travel to cargo operations, the Biden-Harris Administration continues to make our aviation system safer, more accessible, and more resilient through initiatives like the Airport Improvement Program,” said Pete Buttigieg, Transportation Secretary for the US Government.

“Thanks to this latest round of funding, passengers across the country will benefit as we make airports from Rhode Island to American Samoa more modern and efficient.”

This fourth round of the Airport Improvement Program (AIP) grants fund a variety of projects such planning, airport safety improvements, airport development, and airport noise compatibility grants.

“This $636 million investment helps airports across the Nation sustain and improve critical infrastructure to advance the safest, most efficient airport system in the world,” added Shannetta R. Griffin, Associate Administrator for Airports of the FAA.

The full list of airports receiving a portion of the $636,050,640 in funding under the latest AIP round released on 9 August 2024 is available on the FAA website.

The Airport Improvement Program receives approximately $3.3 billion in funding each year.

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