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Paving the Way Forward

How Federal Airport Grants Provide the Lifeblood for U.S. Airport Safety and Infrastructure

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The Twin Falls Idaho Airport terminal building, circa 1948. Photo courtesy of the Magic Valley Regional Airport

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Who’s Eligible?

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Heat map indicating AIP funding amounts by location. (click map to view online)
  • Publicly owned; or
  • Privately owned but designated by the FAA as a reliever; or,
  • Privately owned but having scheduled service and at least 2,500 annual enplanements.

Don’t Take It For Granted

Grants To The Rescue!

Under Obligation

75 Years and Counting

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Tom Hoffmann is the managing editor of FAA Safety Briefing. He is a commercial pilot and holds an A&P certificate.
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This article was originally published in the September/October 2021 issue of FAA Safety Briefing magazine. https://www.faa.gov/news/safety_briefing/
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