Non-Hub U.S. Airports Get $766 Million From FAA to be Safer and Greener
Photo Credit: The Federal Aviation Administration is giving U.S. airports millions in grants to improve sustainability and revamp runways. Flickr / Nick Harris
Skift Take
Uncle Sam is giving to airports improvement grants an upgraded freebie, without matching requirements. Are airports going green because it's beneficial for the environment or beneficial to them?
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded $766 million in 2021 airport improvement grants to several midsize and small airports across the country looking to improve safety and sustainability, the agency said in a press release.
The FAA said it would be implementing the airport rescue grants quickly to aid in the economic recovery of the nation's airports. The grant will pay for projects at 279 airports in 44 states plus the U.S. Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, and Guam.
Unlike in past years when airports have been responsible for providing a local match for funds received, these grants will come with no strings attached.
"These grants will improve safety, sustainability and accessibility at airpo
