The Bipartisan Infrastructure package will provide numerous benefits to airports. It will set aside $15 billion over five years for airport infrastructure grants, distributed by formula. Under the formula, the City of Phoenix Aviation Department expects to receive about $40 million in funding per year for five years.

This funding will enable us to begin construction of an important new taxiway. The $280 million project will connect the north and south airfields on the west side of the airport. It will increase our efficiency, decrease wait times for take offs and landings, and allow passengers to get to their gates more quickly after their flights land. We are starting the design and this project is anticipated to be complete in 2025. Without the infrastructure package funding, we would not have been able to begin the construction of this important, new taxiway.

Other projects that will benefit from this funding might include the West Air Cargo Apron Reconstruction and the Terminal 3 Outer Apron reconstruction. These are areas where the aircraft are parked and/or unloaded, refueled, etc.

Additionally, the Bipartisan Infrastructure Package sets aside $5 billion over five years in competitive grants for airport terminal projects, along with other competitive grant opportunities for projects that promote sustainability.  Some possible projects could include: A second north concourse at Terminal 3, a connector bridge between Terminals 3 and 4, infrastructure improvements at Terminal 4, upgrades to garage lighting, new solar installations, and replacement of fleet vehicles with electric vehicles.

Deer Valley and Goodyear Airports are also expected to receive funding, which will be used for apron construction and reconstruction projects.