Washington Democrat U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell, ranking member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, and senior member of the Senate Finance Committee, has announced that 12 airports across the State of Washington received a total of $66,758,406 in Airport Infrastructure Grants (AIG).
Enacted by the 2021 Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL), the Airport Infrastructure Grant (AIG) program provides $14.5 billion nationwide in funding over five years.
Regionally both the Tri-Cities Airport and Spokane International Airport are among those receiving funds.
Tri-Cities Airport will receive $7,366,530 for its terminal expansion project. The grant funds design and construction of an additional baggage make-up area to accommodate more passengers.
Spokane International Airport will receive $6,537,017 for its TREX terminal expansion project. The grant funds construction of three gates and related areas, loading dock access road, fencing, and gates.
