U.S. Dept. of Transportation Announces $8.9 Million in Infrastructure Grants to USVI Airports

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  • September 02, 2020
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The Henry E. Rohlsen Airport on St. Croix. By. THE V.I. PORT AUTHORITY

U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. Chao announced Monday that the Trump Administration will award more than $1.2 billion in airport safety and infrastructure grants through the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to 405 airports in 50 states and six U.S. territories. The U.S. Virgin Islands will receive $8.9 million of the $1.2 billion, the department said.

“This $1.2 billion federal investment will improve our nation’s airport infrastructure, enhance safety, and strengthen growth in local communities, which is especially important as the economy recovers from COVID-19,” said Ms. Chao.  

The grants will be provided to the Cyril E. King and Henry E. Rohlsen airports as follows:

  • $4,711,111 for Cyril E. King Airport on St. Thomas to reconstruct the aircraft parking apron.
  • $4,148,395 for Henry E. Rohlsen Airport on St. Croix to purchase an emergency generator and reconstruct runway and taxiway lighting and lighting vault.

“The 434 AIP grants will fund critical airport infrastructure projects around the country,” said FAA Administrator Stephen M. Dickson. 

According to the release, since January 2017, the Trump Administration delivered $13.5 billion to America’s airports to improve infrastructure and safety. In 2020, the Administration delivered $10 billion in economic assistance to America’s airports during the COVID-19 public health emergency. 

complete listing of grants (PDF) and an interactive map of airports receiving funding is available on the FAA website.

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