$23.1 million in grants to Iowa airports

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WASHINGTON – U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. Chao announced today that more than $1.2 billion in airport safety and infrastructure grants will be awarded through the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to 405 airports in 50 states and six U.S. territories.

“This $1.2 billion federal investment will improve our nation’s airport infrastructure, enhance safety and strengthen growth in local communities, which is especially important as the economy recovers from COVID-19,” said U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao.

The Department is awarding federal grants to the following airports in the State of Iowa:

* $19,337,759 for the Eastern Iowa Airport in Cedar Rapids for taxiway reconstruction.

* $2,962,260 for Muscatine Municipal Airport for taxiway reconstruction.

* $736,000 for the construction of a new regional airport in Evans, Iowa.

* $103,543 for Keokuk Municipal Airport for land acquisition.

“The 434 AIP grants will fund critical airport infrastructure projects around the country,” said FAA Administrator Stephen M. Dickson.

Since January 2017, the Trump Administration delivered $13.5 billion to America’s airports to improve infrastructure and safety. In 2020, the Administration delivered $10 billion in economic assistance to America’s Airports during the COVID-19 public health emergency.

A complete listing of grants (PDF) and an interactive map of airports receiving funding is available on the FAA website.

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