ILLINOIS – The U.S. Department of Transportation announced Thursday it has granted airports across Illinois over $37 million for operational and infrastructure improvements.
The Federal Aviation Administration is providing federal funding for several advancements, such as expanding existing terminal buildings to accommodate more passengers, increasing clean energy practices, and alleviating noise pollution for residents.
The 12 Illinois airports receiving grants include Scott Air Force Base and MidAmerica St. Louis Airport, receiving $3.5 million, and the St. Louis Downtown Airport, receiving over $4.7 million.
The airports receiving funding through the grant program are:
Chicago Executive Airport (Wheeling): $1,800,000
Chicago Midway International Airport (Chicago): $555,019
Chicago O’Hare International Airport (Chicago): $9,472,514
Chicago Rockford International Airport (Rockford): $7,946,166
Quad Cities International Airport (Moline): $2,765,727
Rantoul National Aviation Center-Frank Elliott Field Airport (Rantoul): $2,415,000
Scott Air Force Base / MidAmerica St. Louis Airport (Mascoutah): $3,536,912
St. Louis Downtown Airport (Cahokia): $4,740,328
Updates for the State of Illinois’ Airport System Plan (Springfield): $300,000
Vandalia Municipal Airport (Vandalia): $1,006,080
Vermilion Regional Airport (Danville): $2,179,546
Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois (Marion): $313,782
