"Charlotte Douglas Airport Receives $970 Million Federal Grant for Modernization and Expansion"
The Biden-Harris Administration has announced nearly $1 billion in grants from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to improve 114 airports across the U.S., with a focus on modernizing airport terminals to meet growing air travel demand. The funding will support projects such as faster baggage systems, larger security checkpoints, and increased gate capacity, while creating good-paying jobs and enhancing accessibility and sustainability. This investment is part of the Administration's commitment to rebuilding the nation's infrastructure and lowering costs for families, and it comes on the heels of over $240 million in funding for Airport Infrastructure Grants.