Transportation Secretary Announces $84.4 Million for Airport Improvements in Texas, North Carolina, and Wyoming

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy has announced the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is investing $84.4 million in Airport Improvement Program (AIP) grants in Texas, North Carolina, and Wyoming airports.

These dollars will go towards strengthening and modernizing essential facilities, improving airfield infrastructure, enhancing passenger amenities, and addressing needs that support safe and efficient airport operations.

This round of AIP grants includes:

  • $40.9 million to San Antonio International Airport for airfield drainage reconstruction and erosion control
  • $17.5 million to Abilene Regional Airport for terminal expansion
  • $16.6 million to Jackson Hole Airport for taxiway rehabilitation
  • $3 million to Wilmington International Airport to expand the apron

“Across the country, we are making long overdue investments into airport infrastructure that will enhance the travel experience for American families. Through runway, terminal, and facility updates, we are making sure our overall systems are more reliable and resilient,” said U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy.

“As we continue strengthening our nation’s aviation infrastructure, these grants give airports the resources they need to move forward with important projects,” said FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford. “From runway and taxiway improvements to terminal upgrades and other critical infrastructure, these investments will help airports across the country maintain safe, efficient and reliable facilities.”

Kim Stevens

Kim Stevens is the publisher of State Aviation Journal, which he founded in 2009. A longtime commercial-rated pilot, he was introduced to state aviation in 1992 as Director of the Nebraska Department of Aeronautics, later serving as Deputy Division Director for the Arizona Department of Transportation's Aeronautics Division. From 2013 to 2018, he was Director of Communications and Operations for the National Association of State Aviation Officials (NASAO) in Washington, D.C. Relocating to North Carolina, Kim worked for the Raleigh-Durham International Airport for two years and now concentrates solely on the Journal. Prior to his aviation career, Kim spent a decade in the newspaper and magazine business.