The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has invested over $523 million in airports across 43 states to modernize infrastructure, improve safety, and make air travel a more efficient experience for families, the Department of Transportation (DOT) said in a May 28 statement.
The funds were disbursed via 332 grants and are to be used to upgrade terminals, improve aprons and taxiways, support the rehabilitation of runways, and make other investments in airfields, the department said.
The Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport in Texas is receiving $70 million for runway rehabilitation, Charlotte/Douglas International Airport in North Carolina is getting $46.9 million for expanding aprons, and Florida’s Miami International Airport is being awarded $41.9 million for expanding fuel farms and reconstructing terminals….