FAA grants $374 Million to improve airports — including Fitiuta

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) this past Friday announced more than $374 million for airfield, safety, and other improvement projects at 299 airports in 46 states and American Samoa.   

“The Biden-Harris Administration continues to modernize our aviation infrastructure to make it safer, more resilient, and more efficient,” said U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg. “The funding we’re announcing today will allow hundreds of airports to make critical improvements that will benefit passengers for years to come.” 

This third round of grants from the Airport Improvement Program (AIP) funds a variety of projects, including construction of new and improved airport facilities, repairs to runways and taxiways, maintenance of airfield lighting and signage, and purchasing equipment needed to operate and maintain airports. 

“These grants will help support our nation’s airports as they make improvements to enhance safety, efficiency and the needs of travelers for a better experience,” said FAA Associate Administrator for Airports Shannetta R. Griffin, P.E.  

For American Samoa, $2 million is going to Fitiuta Airport to rehabilitate the pavement on Runway 12/30 to improve safety.  

The Airport Improvement Program receives approximately $3.3 billion in funding each year.