Bluegrass Times

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) announced today the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will provide $1,747,764 to the Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) through the Airport Infrastructure Grant (AIG) Program.

Senator McConnell helped secure this funding by supporting the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), which established the AIG Program that funds today’s award.

Senator McConnell led the IIJA to Senate passage two years ago, and the President signed the bill into law. That legislation will give Kentucky billions of federal dollars over five years to improve the Commonwealth’s roads, bridges, railroads, riverports, airports, broadband, and more.

These federal funds will support the expansion of taxiways at SDF, improving the safety and efficiency of aircraft operations on the airfield.

“As the Commonwealth’s largest airport, SDF plays an important role in keeping Kentuckians on the move – and as travel continues to bounce back, safe and efficient airports are a must,” said Senator McConnell. “I was proud to leverage my leadership role in the Senate for this critical federal funding that will help improve the safety and longevity of Kentucky’s airport infrastructure.”

“These funds will allow us to continue to improve the safety and efficiency of aircraft operations at the Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport,” said Dan Mann, Executive Director of the Louisville Regional Airport Authority. “We are appreciative of Senator McConnell’s continued support for our airports, which are crucial economic drivers for our region.”

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