WASHINGTON U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao today announced that theFederal Aviation Administration(FAA) will award $986 million in airport infrastructure grants, the fifth allotment of the total $3.18 billion inAirport Improvement Program(AIP) funding for airports across the United States.

This significant investment in airport improvements in Indiana will fund construction and rehabilitation projects that will help maintain high levels of safety in U.S. aviation, said U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao.

The following airports will receive grants:

• Anderson Municipal/Darlington Field, $89,550 to update the Airport Master Plan Study.
• Tri-State Steuben County, $296,000 to remove obstructions.
• Evansville Regional, $1,980,480 to rehabilitate a taxiway and improve the terminal building.
• Fort Wayne International, $2,779,650 to reconstruct an apron.
• Gary/Chicago International, $587,628 to rehabilitate a taxiway.
• Indy South Greenwood, $118,513 to conduct an environmental study.
• Huntingburg, $6,927,088 to extend a runway.
• Indianapolis International, $300,000 to conduct a miscellaneous study.
• Indianapolis International, $2,091,219 to build a taxiway.
• Kokomo Municipal, $83,700 to rehabilitate a runway.
• White County, $220,320 to extend a runway.
• Jasper County, $527,583 to buy land for approaches.
• South Bend International, $2,870,269 to rebuild a taxiway and conduct an Airport Master Plan Study.
• Terre Haute Regional, $855,000 to build a taxiway.
• Indianapolis Executive, $1,453,500 to extend a runway.

The FAA will award grants to 354 airports in 44 states and two territories Micronesia and Puerto Rico. Selected projects include runway reconstruction and rehabilitation, construction of firefighting facilities, and the maintenance of taxiways, aprons, and terminals.The construction and equipment supported by these grants will enhance safety and capacity while promoting economic growth in the regions served by each airport.

Airport infrastructure in the United States, with 3,332 airports and 5,000 paved runways, supports our economic competitiveness and improves quality of life. According to the FAAs most recent economic analysis, U.S. civil aviation accounts for $1.6 trillion in total economic activity and supports nearly 11 million jobs.Under Secretary Chaos leadership, the Department is delivering AIP investments for the American people, who depend on reliable infrastructure.

Airports can receive a certain amount of AIP entitlement funding each year based on activity levels and project needs. If their capital project needs exceed their available entitlement funds, the FAA can supplement their entitlements with discretionary funding.

See a complete listing of grants on our website.

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