Today, Rep. Cindy Axne (IA-03) announced that Iowa is receiving $24,547,901 in new federal funding for its airports from the bipartisan infrastructure law she helped get signed into law earlier this year.
The funding administered by the Federal Aviation Administration is part of more than $5 billion that is projected to reach Iowa over the next five years.
“Iowa relies on its airports – both big and small – to transport our goods to market and our people to where they need to be,” said Rep. Axne. “This investment will help our airports develop vital infrastructure to keep them safe. I’m proud to have voted to ensure our airports received this much-needed funding so they can meet our needs for years to come.”
Several airports within Iowa’s Third Congressional District will receive funds, including:
- $5,490,066 for the Des Moines Airport
- $295,000 for the Ankeny Airport
- $295,000 for the Council Bluffs Airport
- $159,000 for the Atlantic Airport
- $159,000 for the Clarinda Airport
- $159,000 for the Creston Airport
- $159,000 for the Perry Airport
- $159,000 for the Red Oak Airport
- $159,000 for the Shenandoah Airport
- $159,000 for the Winterset Airport
- $110,000 for the Greenfield Airport
- $110,000 for the Guthrie Center Airport
Background:
The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) will provide at least $5.082 billion in various investments for Iowa, which received a “C” infrastructure grade as a state from the American Society of Civil Engineers.
The law is projected by Moody’s Analytics to create more than 770,000 jobs by 2025.
Investments from IIJA that are calculated in formula funds will provide Iowa:
- $3.4 billion in highway aid
- $432 million for bridge replacement and repairs
- Iowa will also be able to fund bridge repairs through grants from a $12.5 billion Bridge Investment Program, and $16 billion dedicated for major revitalization projects
- $638 million to improve water infrastructure
- $305 million for public transportation in Iowa
- $120 million for airport infrastructure and upgrades
- At least $100 million for expanded broadband internet coverage with additional funding determined by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) mapping unserved areas nationwide
- $15 million to protect against cyberattacks
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