US FAA invests USD84.4m for Texas, North Carolina and Wyoming airports

US Department of Transportation (DoT) Secretary Sean Duffy announced (25-Sep-2026) the US FAA is investing USD84.4 million in Airport Improvement Programme grants in Texas, North Carolina and Wyoming airports. Funding will be used to strengthen and modernise "essential" facilities, improve airfield infrastructure, enhance passenger amenities and support airport operations. The grants include:

• San Antonio International Airport: USD40.9 million for airfield drainage reconstruction and erosion control;
• Abilene Regional Airport: USD17.5 million for terminal expansion;
• Jackson Hole Airport: USD16.6 million for taxiway rehabilitation;
• Wilmington International Airport: USD3 million to expand the apron. [more - original PR]