Warner & Kaine Announce Over $12 Million in Federal Funding for Leesburg, Norfolk, Abingdon, and Shenandoah Valley Airports

WASHINGTON, D.C. –Today, U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine announced$12,352,167in federal funding for improvements for airports throughout the Commonwealth. This funding was awarded through the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA)Airport Infrastructure Grants(AIG) program, which was created by theBipartisan Infrastructure Lawthat both senators helped pass.
“Virginia’s airports are crucial for advancing our economy and connecting us to the rest of the country and the world,”the senators said. “We’re glad this funding, which was made possible by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, will help make needed upgrades and expansions possible for airports throughout the Commonwealth. We will continue working to bolster Virginia’s infrastructure and economic growth.”
The funding is broken down as follows:
Warner and Kaine have long supported efforts to improve Virginia’s airports. Warner and Kaine have securedmillions in federal fundingfor airports across Virginia through theBipartisan Infrastructure Law. In October 2024, theyannounced nearly $57 millionin federal funding to revitalize Virginia airports. In September 2024, theyannounced more than $46 millionin federal funding for improvements to Virginia airports through the Airport Improvement Program. The senators have previouslyannounced $104.6 millionin combined federal funding for the new terminal building at Dulles.
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