Major Iowa Airports to Receive Over $8.7 Million in Grassley-Backed Federal Funding

Major Iowa Airports to Receive Over $8.7 Million in Grassley-Backed Federal Funding

BUTLER COUNTY, IOWA - Three Iowa airports will receive a total of more than $8.7 million to modernize and expand terminal areas and infrastructure. The U.S. Department of Transportation will administer the awards through its Airport Terminal Program, which was established by the Grassley-backed Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act(IIJA).

"Iowa's airports facilitate high volume passenger travel and move our world-class products to market. Keeping our airports in top shape ensures travelers' safety and strengthens our local economy," Grassley said. "I supported the bipartisan infrastructure law with Iowans in mind, and I'm glad our state continues to see significant returns on that investment."

Federal awards will be disbursed as follows:

• Des Moines International Airport will receive $3,600,000 for the construction of four new terminal gates and holdrooms.

• Eastern Iowa Airport will receive $3,600,000 for the construction of a new baggage handling control system for the expanded airport terminal.

• Sioux Gateway Airport will receive $1,564,466 for the acquisition and installation of a new passenger boarding bridge.

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