The Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Alaska Region awarded a $2.4 million Project Grant to the Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities to improve existing airport infrastructure and facilities. Funded through the Airport Improvement Program, COVID-19 Airports Programs, and Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs (CFDA 20.106), the grant will support airport enhancement projects from May 2020 through May 2024. As the official state department overseeing transportation, the Alaska DOT&PF will utilize the funding to deliver infrastructure upgrades at airports across Alaska that strengthen safety, operations, and regional connectivity in line with the FAA's strategic goals. The award represents a meaningful investment in Alaska's airport system that is expected to benefit local communities and air transportation needs for years to come.
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