CLAYTON COUNTY, Ga. — Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is getting the largest of nearly 200 federal grants to airports across the United States.
The Trump administration announced $481 million was being invested across the country to improve airport infrastructure.
“From our regional hubs to some of America’s busiest airports, we are investing in critical infrastructure that will provide American families with a more seamless, efficient travel experience for years to come,” U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy said in a statement. “Upgrading our runway infrastructure is part of our work to usher in the Golden Age of Transportation.”
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According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, the Federal Aviation Administration awarded $100 million to Hartsfield-Jackson, the highest amount mentioned in the department’s announcement.
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In total, the $481 million is being split between 191 airports in 36 states and two U.S. territories, all of the funding coming from the federal Airport Infrastructure Grants program.
“We’re investing in airport infrastructure that keeps travelers safe and airports operating efficiently,” said FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford. “These grants will help airports across the country meet the demands of today’s travelers while preparing for the future.”
USDOT said the FAA is delivering the following grants, among the nearly 200 announced:
- $100 million to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport in Georgia for runway, taxiway and terminal reconstruction and runway safety area improvements.
- $32.5 million to Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport in Kentucky to reconstruct the terminal.
- $30.3 million to San Diego International Airport in California for terminal construction.
- $14.2 million to Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport in Wisconsin for taxiway construction and rehabilitation.
- $8.7 million to El Paso International Airport in Texas to rehabilitate the apron.
- $2.5 million to general aviation airports in Wisconsin for terminal reconstruction, runway and taxiway rehabilitation and snow-removal-equipment building reconstruction
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