05/17/2022 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 05/17/2022 12:40
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA) celebrated the award of six grants from the Department of Transportation (DOT) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) totaling $22.65 million that will help fund renovations for airports in Whitman, Pend Oreille, Spokane and Adams counties.
The FAA awarded more than $608 million in Airport Improvement Program (AIP) grants to airports across the country on Thursday. Washington state airports received 29 grants totaling $38.68 million dollars, the second-highest allocation to any one state. AIP grants fund airport infrastructure projects such as runways, taxiways, airport signage, airport lighting, and airport markings.
"As we continue our pandemic recovery, more Washingtonians are taking to the skies and showing just how crucial it is to make investments now in our airport infrastructure to prepare for future growth," Senator Cantwell said. "This $38.68 million in airport infrastructure funding will play a vital role in maintaining Washington state's airport conditions and increasing passenger capacity. These grants will help ensure that our airports grow in tandem with the regions they serve."
Whitman County
Pend Oreille County
Spokane County
Adams County
As Chair of the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, Senator Cantwell has long supported airports throughout the State of Washington. Last year, Senator Cantwell announced two rounds of AIP funds totaling $45 million for airports within the state. In June, Senator Cantwell additionally announced over $217 million in grants from the Airport Rescue Grants program awarded to Washington airports to help keep people safe and employed by reimbursing operational expenses, debt service payments, and costs related to combating the spread of COVID-19.
An interactive map listing each of the AIP awards nationwide can be viewed HERE.
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