U.S. Department of Transportation Announces $318.1 Million in Infrastructure Grants to 78 Airports in 34 States

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Press Release For Immediate Release Date: September 8, 2017 Contact: Marcia Alexander-Adams Phone: 202-267-3488; Email: marcia.adams@faa.gov  You are subscribed to News updates for the Federal Aviation Administration. A new Press Release is now available. We've included a copy of the release in this email. WASHINGTON – U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao today announced the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will award $318.1 million in airport infrastructure grants to 78 airports in 34 states across the United States as part of the FAA's Airport Improvement Program (AIP). "The Airport Improvement Program helps to maintain our aviation infrastructure and supports safety, capacity, security and environmental improvements," said Secretary Chao.  "This is an important investment in these airports and the economic vitality of their respective communities." The airport grant program funds various types of airport infrastructure projects, including runways, taxiways, and airport signage, lighting, and markings, all of which help to create thousands of jobs. To date this year, the U.S. Department of Transportation has announced nearly 1,580 new grants to nearly 1,294 airports for a total of $2.8 billion.  These grants will provide funds for 646 runway projects and 557 taxiway projects that are important to the safety and efficiency of the nation's system of airports. Airports are entitled to a certain amount of AIP funding each year, based on passenger volume. If their capital project needs exceed their available entitlement funds, then the FAA can supplement their entitlements with discretionary funding. Those airports receiving discretionary grants are listed here, while the entitlement grant recipients (PDF) can be found on our website. Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport in Anchorage, AK, $2.8 million – funds will be used to acquire replacement snow removal equipment. Juneau International Airport in Juneau, AK, $10.2 million – funds will be used to construct two new airport aprons to provide more area for aircraft to park. Memorial Field in Hot Springs, AR, $2.2. million – funds will be used to expand the terminal apron to provide additional space for aircraft parking. Pago Pago International Airport in Pago Pago American Samoa, $10 million – grant funds will be used to repair the terminal apron where commercial aircraft park. Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport in Phoenix, AZ, $2 million – funds will be used reconstruct part of the terminal apron. Los Angeles International Airport in Los Angeles, CA, $6.5 million – the grant will fund noise mitigation measures for an estimated 440 homes and approximately 1,840 residents who live near the airport. San Diego International Airport in San Diego, CA, $8.0 million – grant funds will be used to mitigate noise for an estimated 715 residents who live near the airport. Brown Field Municipal Airport in San Diego, CA, $5.7 million – grant funds will be used to repair Runway 08L/26R. Fresno Yosemite International Airport in Fresno, CA, $13.3 million – the grant will fund the repair of Taxiway C. Palo Alto Airport in Palo Alto, CA, $8.5 million – funds will be used to repair the airport apron. Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport in San Jose, CA, $1.6 million – the grants will fund the purchase of four zero-emission shuttles buses for the airport to reduce the use of conventional fuels and improve local air quality. Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport in Hebron, KY, $4.3 million – the funds will be used to repair the commercial apron and the aircraft fuel hydrants. Alexandria International Airport in Alexandria, LA, $9.3 million – the grant will fund noise mitigation measures for an estimated 140 residents who live near the airport. New Bedford Regional Airport in New Bedford, MA, $7.3 million – funds will be used to repair Runway 14/32. Orange Municipal Airport in Orange, MA, $1.7 million – grant funds will be used to repair Taxiway D. Lee's Summit Municipal Airport in Lee's Summit, MO, $6.0 million – grant funds will be used for the extension of Taxiway A and installation of lights on the taxiway. As a participant in the State Block Grant Program, the state of Missouri administers AIP funds for non-primary airports, including Lee's Summit Municipal Airport, in the state.   Kansas City International Airport in Kansas City, MO, $11.2 million – funds will be used to repair Taxiway B and the taxiway lighting. Tinian International Airport in the Northern Mariana Islands, $1.9 million – the grants will be used to make improvements to the aircraft rescue and firefighting building. Wilmington International Airport in Wilmington, NC, $1.4 million – funds will be used to improve the airport drainage system to deter wildlife. Dillant-Hopkins Airport in Keene, NH, $3.5 million – grant funds will be used to rebuild Runway 14/32. As a participant in the State Block Grant Program, the state of New Hampshire administers AIP funds for non-primary airports, including Dillant-Hopkins Airport, in the state.  Elko Regional Airport in Elko, NV, $1.9 million – the funds will be used to stabilize the runway safety area of Runway 6/24 so aircraft rescue and firefighting vehicles can drive across the safety area. John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York, $22.7 million – funds will be used to install electric charging stations for electric ground service equipment vehicles to reduce airport emissions.  Funds will also be used to repair Taxiway Q. James M. Cox Dayton International Airport in Dayton, OH, $10.4 million – grant funds will be used to repair the terminal apron where aircraft park. Roberts Field in Redmond, OR, $9.5 million – grant funds will be used to repair Runway 11/29. Millington Regional Jetport in Millington, TN, $2.2 million – grant funds will be used to repair the Runway 4/22 lighting and improve utilities at the airport. As a participant in the State Block Grant Program, the state of Tennessee administers AIP funds for non-primary airports, including Millington Regional Jetport, in the state. Conroe-North Houston Regional Airport in Houston, TX, $5 million – grant funds will be used to extend Taxiway G. As a participant in the State Block Grant Program, the state of Texas administers AIP funds for non-primary airports, including Conroe-North Houston Regional Airport, in the state. Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport in Fort Worth, TX, $52.2 million – funds will be used to upgrade the terminal aircraft parking apron lighting to improve the airports energy efficiency. Funds will also be used to repair Runway 17C/35C, which is the primary runway at the airport. George Bush Intercontinental/Houston Airport in Houston, TX, $21.3 million – funds will be used to repair a widen one of the main taxiways at the airport to accommodate larger aircraft. Cedar City Regional Airport in Cedar City, UT, $3 million – grant funds will be used to repair multiple aprons where aircraft park and Taxiways C and A. Canyonlands Field in Moab, UT, $11.9 million – grant funds will be used to improve Runway 03/21. Salt Lake City International Airport in Salt Lake City, UT, $10 million – funds will be used to repair the south terminal apron used to park commercial aircraft. Virginia Tech/Montgomery Executive Airport in Blacksburg, VA, $9.4 million – funds will be used to extend Runway 12/30. Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport in Weyers Cave, VA, $1.7 million – grant funds will be used to repair the airport taxiway. Baraboo Wisconsin Dells Airport in Baraboo, WI, $1.8 million – grant funds will be used to repair Runway 01/19. As a participant in the State Block Grant Program, the state of Wisconsin administers AIP funds for non-primary airports, including Baraboo Wisconsin Dells Airport, in the state. Dodge County Airport in Juneau, WI, $2.6 million – grant funds will be used to repair Runway 08/26 and the runway lighting. As a participant in the State Block Grant Program, the state of Wisconsin administers AIP funds for non-primary airports, including Dodge County Airport, in the state. Jackson Hole Airport in Jackson, WY, $6 million – funds will be used to repair the commercial apron. The grants will ensure the projects at these airports are either under construction or completed prior to the onset of the winter season.   ### Please do not reply to this message. See our Contact FAA page for contact information.

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FAA's Hurricane Irma Update (ingles\español)

News & Update You are subscribed to News & Updates from the FAA Homepage. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. FAA's Hurricane Irma Update (ingles\español)   September 7 - The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) closely monitors forecasted hurricanes and severe weather events and prepares FAA facilities and equipment to withstand storm damage. We prepare and protect air traffic control facilities along the projected storm path so we can quickly resume operations after the hurricane passes. Enabling flights to resume quickly is critical to support disaster relief efforts.   FAA control towers in hurricane-prone areas are designed and built to sustain hurricane force winds. Each control tower has a maximum wind sustainability. When the winds approach that level, controllers evacuate the tower cabs. They may remain in the building on duty in a secure lower level, and are ready to go back to work as soon as the storm passes.   We also protect communications equipment and navigational aids to the greatest extent possible. As the storm approaches, we disable airport surveillance radar antennas to allow them to spin freely, minimizing potential wind damage. This limits damage to the antenna motors and allows radar coverage to resume quickly after the storm passes.   Airports and associated facilities including terminal buildings, parking lots and access roads are operated by local organizations that decide when to close to commercial operations and when they can safely reopen. The FAA does not decide if or when airports or other local facilities close or reopen. Some airports in a disaster area may stay closed to the public for several days in the wake of a storm to support the response and recovery effort or because roads to and from the airport are inaccessible. FAA air traffic controllers always are ready to safely resume air traffic control service when airports reopen, and frequently are managing air traffic operations for response and recovery flights while airports are closed to the general public.   Commercial Travelers Due to Hurricane Irma, airlines are likely to cancel many flights in the direct path of the storm and the surrounding area. Flights that are not cancelled may be delayed. Please continue to check the status of your flight with your airline. You can also check the status of some major airports in the storm path by visiting Fly.FAA.gov, which is continuously updated.   Drone Users The FAA warns unauthorized drone operators that they may be subject to significant fines if they interfere with emergency response operations. Many aircraft that are conducting life-saving missions and other critical response and recovery efforts are likely to be flying at low altitudes over areas affected by the storm. Flying a drone without authorization in or near the disaster area may unintentionally disrupt rescue operations and violate federal, state, or local laws and ordinances, even if a Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) is not in place. Allow first responders to save lives and property without interference.   Government agencies with an FAA Certificate of Authorization (COA) and private sector Part 107 drone operators who want to fly to support of response and recovery operations are strongly encouraged to coordinate their activities with the local incident commander responsible for the area in which they want to operate.   If UAS operators need to fly in controlled airspace or a disaster TFR to support the response and recovery, operators must contact the FAA for authorization. Each TFR has the appropriate contact information.   General Aviation Pilots General aviation pilots should check the FAA's Notices to Airman (NOTAMs) before flying and review the latest information on flight restrictions in the areas affected by Hurricane Irma. You can monitor TFRs at TFR.FAA.gov and @FAANews on Twitter for the latest information. Regardless of where you are flying, always be aware of the weather conditions along your entire planned route. Contact your destination airport before you take off to obtain the most current information about local weather and airfield conditions. Remember that standard check lists are even more important in and around severe weather. Be aware of weather conditions throughout the entire route of your planned flight. A pilot's failure to recognize deteriorating weather conditions continues to cause or contribute to accidents.   Spanish Version La Administración Federal de Aviación (FAA) monitorea muy de cerca los pronósticos de huracanes y eventos climáticos severos y prepara instalaciones de la FAA y el equipo para soportar el daño de la tormenta. Preparamos y protegemos las instalaciones de control de tráfico aéreo a lo largo de la ruta proyectada de la tormenta por lo que rápidamente podemos reanudar las operaciones tras el huracán. Lo que permite reanudar los vuelos rápidamente lo cual es fundamental para apoyar los esfuerzos de ayuda. Las torres de control de la FAA en áreas propensas a huracanes se diseñan y son construidas para sostener los vientos huracanados. Cada torre de control tiene una sustentabilidad máxima del viento. Cuando los vientos acercan a ese nivel, los controladores son desalojados/pasan a otras partes de la torre. Ellos pueden seguir prestando los servicios en el mismo edificio, pero en un nivel inferior seguro y están listos para volver al trabajo tan pronto como pase la tormenta. También protegemos los equipos de comunicaciones y asistimos a la navegación en la mayor medida posible. Mientras la tormenta se acerca, desactivamos las antenas de radar de vigilancia del aeropuerto para que puedan girar libremente, y minimizar el daño potencial de viento. Esto limita el daño a los motores de antena y permite una cobertura del radar para que este se reanude rápidamente después de que la tormenta pase. Los aeropuertos y los servicios asociados incluyendo edificios terminales, estacionamientos, vías de acceso, etc., son operados por organizaciones locales que decidan cuándo cerrar y cuándo puede abrir con seguridad.  La FAA no decide cuando los aeropuertos u otras instalaciones locales cierran o abren.  Los controladores de tráfico aéreo de la FAA siempre están listos para reanudar el servicio de control de tráfico aéreo con seguridad cuando los aeropuertos están abiertos y operando. Viajeros comerciales Debido a Huracán Irma, las líneas aéreas suelen cancelar numerosos vuelos en la ruta directa de la tormenta y sus alrededores. Los vuelos que no se cancelan pueden retrasarse. Por favor continúe verificando el estado de su vuelo con su compañía aérea. También puede verificar el estado de algunos aeropuertos importantes en la trayectoria de la tormenta al visitar fly.faa.gov, que se actualiza regularmente.   Sistema Aéreo no tripulado UAS\Drone La FAA advierte a los operadores de sistemas aéreo no tripulado UAS\Drone   no autorizados que pueden estar sujetos a multas importantes si interfieren con las operaciones de ayuda a emergencias. Un vuelo de un Drone sin autorización en o cerca de la zona de desastre puede violar las leyes federales y ordenanzas estatales, aunque sea un Restricción Temporal de Vuelos (TFR, por sus siglas en inglés)) no está en su lugar. Permite a los primeros rescatistas salvar vidas y bienes sin interferencia.   Los operadores de UAS que necesitan volar en el espacio aéreo controlado o un TFR de desastre para brindar el apoyo y ayuda necesaria de recuperación deben contactar la FAA para autorización. Cada TFR tiene la información de contacto apropiada.    Pilotos de aviación general Pilotos de aviación general deben verificar los Avisos a Aviadores (NOTAMs) de la FAA antes de volar y revisar la información más reciente sobre las restricciones de vuelo en las zonas afectadas por huracán Irma. Para la información más reciente pueden monitorear los TFR's desglosada en TFR.FAA.gov , @FAANews y en Twitter. Independientemente de donde usted está volando, siempre ten en cuenta las condiciones meteorológicas a lo largo de su ruta prevista. Póngase en contacto con su aeropuerto de destino antes de despegar para obtener la información más actualizada sobre las condiciones locales de clima y aeropuerto. Recuerde que las listas estándar de verificación son aún más importantes en los alrededores de tiempo severo. Ser conscientes de las condiciones meteorológicas a lo largo de todo el recorrido de su vuelo planeado. La falla del piloto para reconocer el deterioro de las condiciones de tiempo continúa a causar o contribuye a los accidentes.   Please do not reply to this message. See our Contact FAA page for contact information.

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U.S. Department of Transportation Announces $151.1 Million in Infrastructure Grants to 66 Airports in 35 States

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Press Release For Immediate Release Date: September 7, 2017 Contact: Marcia Alexander-Adams Phone: 202-267-3488; Email: marcia.adams@faa.gov  You are subscribed to News updates for the Federal Aviation Administration. A new Press Release is now available. We've included a copy of the release in this email. U.S. Department of Transportation Announces $151.1 Million in Infrastructure Grants to 66 Airports in 35 States WASHINGTON – U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao today announced the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will award $151.1 million in airport infrastructure grants to 66 airports in 35 states across the United States as part of the FAA's Airport Improvement Program (AIP). "The Airport Improvement Program helps to maintain our aviation infrastructure and supports safety, capacity, security and environmental improvements," said Secretary Chao.  "This is an important investment in these airports and the economic vitality of their respective communities." The airport grant program funds various types of airport infrastructure projects, including runways, taxiways, and airport signage, lighting, and markings, all of which help to create thousands of jobs. To date this year, the U.S. Department of Transportation has announced more than 1,500 new grants to nearly 1,300 airports for a total of $2.5 billion.  These grants will provide funds for 620 runway projects and 533 taxiway projects that are important to safety and efficiency of the nation's system of airports.        Airports are entitled to a certain amount of AIP funding each year, based on passenger volume. If their capital project needs exceed their available entitlement funds, then the FAA can supplement their entitlements with discretionary funding. Those airports receiving discretionary grants are listed here, while the entitlement grant recipients (PDF) can be found on our website. Bob Baker Memorial Airport in Kiana AK, $5.9 million – funds will be used to expand the existing apron and extend Runway 06/24 by 600 feet. Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport in Ithaca, NY, $1.4 million – funds will be used to repair the apron where the aircraft park. Range Regional Airport in Hibbing, MN, $3.5 million – the grant will be used to repair Taxiway C and replace the taxiway lighting. Hillsboro Municipal Airport in Hillsboro, ND $4.3 million – funds will be used to repair Runway 16/34. Joe Foss Field in Sioux Falls, SD, $8.3 million – funds will be used to repair Runway 03/21. Portland International Jetport in Portland, ME, $1.3 million –funds will be used to improve the airports energy efficiency by installing equipment such as solar panels. Asheville Regional Airport in Asheville, NC, $5 million – grant funds will be used to repair Runway 17/35. Chennault International Airport in Lake Charles, LA, $4.7 million – funds will be used to repair Runway 15/33. San Antonio International Airport in San Antonio, TX, $5.6 million – grant funds will be used to repair Taxiway R. Guam International Airport in Tamuning, GU, $3.5 million – funds will be used to construct an aircraft rescue and firefighting building. Southern California Logistics Airport in Victorville, CA, $7.3 million – grant funds will be used to repair Runway 17/35. Laughlin/Bullhead International Airport in Bullhead City, AZ, $8.2 million – funds will be used to reconstruct multiple aircraft parking aprons. Scottsdale Airport in Scottsdale, AZ, $3.9 million – grant funds will be used to repair Taxiway A. Arcata Airport in Arcata, CA, $5.9 million – grant funds will be used to construct an aircraft rescue and firefighting building. The grants will ensure the projects at these airports are either under construction or completed prior to the onset of the winter season. ### Please do not reply to this message. See our Contact FAA page for contact information.

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