Airports AIP Program Branch

Mission

The AIP Program Branch is responsible for administration of the Airport Improvement Program (AIP) and for the preparation and implementation of the National Airports Capital Improvement Plan (ACIP). The ACIP serves as a planning tool for identifying critical development and associated capital needs for the National Airport System and also as the basis for the distribution of AIP grant funds. The Branch also initiates and/or reviews legislative and policy proposals affecting Federal assistance for airport planning and development; interprets legislation, policy, and related directives to provide eligibility guidance for prospective grantees and projects; ensures that reliable information on all prerequisites for proposed grant awards is available to Airports offices and other interested parties; and publishes and updates related directives.

General Inquiries

  • Phone: (202) 267-3831
  • Fax: (202) 267-5302

Staff Directory

Name Position Telephone Responsibilities
Kim Harris Manager (202) 267-8611

Airport Improvement Program, Supplemental Funding Program

Talesa Wilson Management and Program Analyst (Detail) (202) 267-7170 Management & Program Analyst, Special Programming, Supplemental Funding,  Audit/Data Request, and COR
Oluwafunmilayo (Funmi) Herbert Operations Research Analyst (202) 267-2723 Data Analysis & Reporting, AIP Grant Announcements and Automation Analysis & Support
Amber McCray Financial Analyst (202) 267-5431 Regional Program Support, AIP Grant Announcements and Data Analysis, Military Airport Program, Special Programs
Leopold Wetula Management and Program Analyst (202) 267-9464 Regional Program Support, Discretionary Program & ACIP Lead, Noise, LOI, and PFAS
Laura Phonharath Management and Program Analyst (202) 267-9712 Regional Program Support, Communication Support, Supplemental 
Phillip J Braden Management and Financial Analyst (901) 361-9822 Supplemental Funding Program
Jay Small Management and Program Analyst (202) 267-8775 AIP Grant Review, Quality Control
Vacant Management and Program Analyst   AIP Grant Review, Quality Control
Vacant Management and Program Analyst   AIP Grant Review, Quality Control

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