August 19, 2026 — The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is investing $870 million to improve infrastructure, enhance safety and add more family-friendly features for American families.
The Transportation Department is delivering 339 grants to airports in 44 states and two territories through the Airport Infrastructure Grants program, including:
- $289 million to Los Angeles International Airport for a new terminal access road
- $50 million to Miami International Airport to reconstruct the terminal roof
- $9.1 million to Akron-Canton Airport in Ohio to rehabilitate passenger bridges and reconstruct key airport facilities
- $4.2 million to Juneau International Airport in Alaska for snow removal equipment replacement
- $3.7 million to Charleston International Airport in South Carolina for terminal expansion
- $3.5 million to Sugar Land Regional Airport in Texas for runway reconstruction
“We’re making airports safer and more convenient for travelers across the U.S,” said FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford. “We’re releasing grants at record speed to ensure we keep up with the growing demand for travel.”
AIG funding may be used for airport planning, development, terminal improvements, baggage system upgrades, runway and taxiway rehabilitation, roadway and access improvements, and other safety-related infrastructure needs.
View a data visualization map of the airports receiving funding.
