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FAA Awards Nearly $1 Billion To 99 Airports
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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is granting over $1 billion from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill to 99 airports of all shapes and sizes around the nation, with air traffic projected to reach or surpass pre-pandemic levels this year.
The funding helps meet the growing demand for air travel and invests in key areas to help get travelers in and out of airports more quickly and improve the passenger experience by investing in new baggage systems, larger security checkpoints and improved ground transportation. Other projects increase terminal sustainability and improve accessibility for individuals with disabilities. Several grants will address the needs of aging air traffic control towers. The investments will go to airports in 47 states and two territories.
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Many grants contain an element that will build new or expanded terminal facilities. Among them are:
- $10.8 million to Des Moines International Airport in Des Moines, Iowa:
- $29 million to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) in Salt Lake City, Utah:
Many grants contain an element that will make passenger check-in more efficient by improving security-screening areas. Among them are:
- $10 million to Sarasota Bradenton International Airport in Sarasota, Fla
- $6.5 million to Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport in Savannah, Ga
- $50 million to O’Hare International Airport in Chicago, Ill.
- $5 million to Columbia Metropolitan Airport in Columbia, S.C
- $16 million to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport in Seattle, Wash
Many grants contain an element that will improve passenger experience, including more reliable and faster baggage systems. Among them are:
- $4.4 million to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport in Anchorage, Alaska:
- $4.3 million to Lawton-Fort Sill Regional Airport in Lawton, Okla.
- $38 million to Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport in Baltimore, Md
- $5 million to Bradley International Airport in Winsor Locks, Conn.
Today’s funding is from the Airport Terminal Program, one of three aviation programs created by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The law provides $1 billion annually for five years for Airport Terminal Program grants. In total, the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law provided a historic $25 billion to modernize country’s airport infrastructure. Learn more at www.faa.gov/bil.
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Top 10 Largest Airports in the World by Size
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When it comes to the world’s busiest and largest airports, size matters—not just in terms of the area they cover, but also in the volume of passengers they handle and the number of flights they accommodate.
As air travel continues to grow, airports around the globe are expanding and upgrading to meet increasing demand.
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In 2024, several airports stand out for their impressive size and capacity. This article takes a closer look at these massive aviation hubs, highlighting their key features and what makes them the largest airports in the world today.
Country Airport Area (sq km) Saudi Arabia King Fahd International Airport 776 United States Denver International Airport 135 Malaysia Kuala Lumpur International Airport 100 Turkey Istanbul Airport 76 China Beijing Daxing International Airport 46 Egypt Cairo International Airport 36 Thailand Suvarnabhumi Airport 32 Spain Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport 30 Canada Edmonton International Airport (YEG) 28 Netherlands Amsterdam Airport Schiphol 27 Australia Brisbane International Airport 27 Germany Frankfurt Airport 23 India Rajiv Gandhi International Airport 22
King Fahd International Airport, Saudi Arabia – Spanning a staggering 776 square kilometers, King Fahd International Airport is the largest airport in the world by area. Its vast expanse reflects its crucial role as a major hub in the Middle East.
Denver International Airport, United States – Covering 135 square kilometers, Denver International Airport ranks second in size. Known for its distinctive peaked roof and extensive facilities, it serves as a major gateway in North America.
Kuala Lumpur International Airport, Malaysia – With an area of 100 square kilometers, Kuala Lumpur International Airport is a key international hub in Southeast Asia, offering extensive services and connectivity.
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Istanbul Airport, Turkey – Istanbul Airport covers 76 square kilometers. This relatively new airport has quickly become one of the largest and busiest, positioning itself as a central point for travel between Europe and Asia.
Beijing Daxing International Airport, China – Beijing Daxing International Airport, with 46 square kilometers, is one of the newest major airports, featuring an impressive design and extensive facilities to handle growing passenger traffic.
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