FAA Spends Nearly $1.5B on Airport Upgrades in August

Agency awards $615 million to airports in 42 U.S. states and two territories.

Jack Daleo

Friday, August 21, 2026 at 09:00 AM ET

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Travis Tingle

The FAA on Thursday said Midland International Air & Space Port (KMAF) in Texas received $21.5 million for runway rehabilitation, out of a total of about $615 million in fresh grants. [Credit: Midland International Air & Space Port]

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The FAA invested nearly $1.5 billion in August alone, distributing funds through Airport Improvement Program (AIP) and Airport Infrastructure Grant (AIG) initiatives to airports across 42 U.S. states and two territories.
These substantial grants aim to modernize airport infrastructure, enhance airfield safety, improve the overall passenger travel experience, and prepare for a projected doubling of air travel over the next two decades.
Funded projects include critical upgrades such as runway and taxiway improvements, new terminal constructions, air traffic control towers, noise mitigation efforts, and accessibility enhancements at various airports.

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The FAA has poured nearly $1.5 billion into new and upgraded airport runways, terminals, towers, passenger areas, and other infrastructure in the month of August alone.

The agency on Thursday announced a fresh round of Airport Improvement Program (AIP) grants for airports in 42 U.S. states and two territories. A total of about $615 million spread across 238 grants will support runway and taxiway infrastructure improvements, airfield safety upgrades, and “family-friendly” terminal additions, the FAA said.