Courtney Visits Groton-New London Airport to Highlight Federally-Funded Infrastructure Improvements

July 10, 2026 Press Release NORWICH, CT – This week in Groton, Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-02) joined the Connecticut Airport Authority at the Groton-New London Airport to discuss federal funding on its way to support needed infrastructure upgrades at the airport. Over $4.3 million in FAA Airport Improvement Program funding will support airport drainage improvements. The Airport Improvement Program is funded through annual appropriations by Congress. Over $2.6 million in FAA Airport Infrastructure Grant funding will support airport parking lot and entrance roadway improvements. The Airport Infrastructure Grant program is funded by the Infrastructure Law of 2021, which Courtney helped pass in Congress and was signed into law by President Biden. “The Groton-New London Airport is a gem that supports hundreds of jobs in southeastern Connecticut,” said Courtney. “Federal funding, including support from the 2021 Infrastructure Law, is powering upgrades at the airport. These are smart investments to improve safety and ensure the airport continues to serve our region for years to come.” "These two important projects, along with upcoming terminal improvements, will help the Connecticut Airport Authority (CAA) continue to maximize the economic development potential of Groton-New London Airport,” said CAA Executive Director & CEO Michael W. Shea. “The CAA is grateful to Congressman Courtney and the rest of Connecticut's federal delegation for securing this critical funding for the airport.” Rep. Courtney speaks with Michael Shea, Executive Director and CEO, CT Airport Authority, Dave Lucas, Airport Coordinator, CT Airport Authority, and John Moody, Director of General Aviation, CT Airport Authority in the terminal of the Groton New London Airport on Tuesday, July 7th. Rep. Courtney tours the airport ramp. Rep. Joe Courtney speaks with Michael Shea, Executive Director and CEO, CT Airport Authority, and Tony Sheridan, Board Chair, CT Airport Authority, on the airport taxiway. In addition to this new funding for drainage, parking, and roadway improvements, the Infrastructure Law of 2021 has funded taxiway signage and lighting improvements and snow removal equipment upgrades at the Groton-New London Airport. ### Issues : Eastern Connecticut Transportation & Infrastructure Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act