The Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Eastern Region awarded a $23,675,260 project grant to the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey on May 9, 2021 to improve existing airport facilities and infrastructure at Flushing Airport in Queens, New York. The award is funded through the Airport Improvement Program, COVID-19 Airports Programs, and Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs (CFDA 20.106) and aims to enhance safety, capacity, and economic benefits at the airport through the completion date of May 8, 2025. The grant will support upgrades to runway and taxiway systems, as well as terminal and hangar facilities, helping maintain critical air transportation links and regional economic activity in the New York City area.