WASHINGTON – U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. Chao announced today that the Trump Administration will award more than $1.2 billion in airport safety and infrastructure grants through the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to 405 airports in 50 states and six U.S. territories.

“This $1.2 billion federal investment will improve our nation’s airport infrastructure, enhance safety, and strengthen growth in local communities, which is especially important as the economy recovers from COVID-19,” said U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao. 

The Department is awarding federal grants to the following airports in the State of Mississippi:

• $197,100 for Greenville Mid-Delta Airport to rehabilitate the taxiway.
• $271,000 for Bruce Campbell Field in Madison to install weather-reporting equipment and rehabilitate the aircraft parking apron.
• $1,722,485 for Key Field in Meridian to improve airport drainage and erosion control.
• $511,771 for James H. Easom Field in Newton to construct or improve an airport hangar.
• $299,114 for George M. Bryan Airport in Starkville to install weather reporting equipment.

“The 434 AIP grants will fund critical airport infrastructure projects around the country,” said FAA Administrator Stephen M. Dickson.

Since January 2017, the Trump Administration delivered $13.5 billion to America’s airports to improve infrastructure and safety. In 2020, the Administration delivered $10 billion in economic assistance to America’s airports during the COVID-19 public health emergency.

A complete listing of grants (PDF) and an interactive map of airports receiving funding is available on the FAA website.