State and Local News

Austin Secures $1.8 Billion to Advance Critical Infrastructure Projects

Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) has completed an Airport System Revenue Bond sale, securing 1.18 billion USD in funding destined to advance critical infrastructure projects. The transaction marks the largest bond sale in both the history of the airport and the wider City of Austin.

Approval of $1.5B includes financing 4th Charlotte Douglas runway

Financing requests by Charlotte of $1.5 billion from North Carolina’s Local Government Commission are approved, setting the stage for the continent’s seventh busiest airport to get a fourth runway.

Oregon Airports Awarded $3.1 Million In Federal Funds

Ten airports across the state will receive funding for fencing, taxiways, hangars, lighting and other infrastructure projects.

How To Turn $6 Million Into $172 Million

Colorado Aeronautical Board officials note that the $6.2 million in state funds will leverage approximately $172.8 million in planned federal funding.

Louisiana Airports Receive $14.9 Million for Improvement Projects

Federal funding will support terminal work, hangars, pavement rehabilitation and fuel infrastructure across the state.

Boulder City Council to consider accepting federal money for city airport, rekindling debate over its future

Accepting federal funding would ease maintenance costs and challenges, but could close the door on repurposing the land for housing.

Federal legislation could impact airport revenue

Idaho's Friedman Memorial Airport could lose roughly $1 million with proposed ban on use of aircraft tracking system.

Governor’s approval opens South Dakota housing loan fund to big-city airport projects

A state loan fund intended to incentivize housing construction will soon be available for airport improvement and maintenance projects in Sioux Falls and Rapid City.

AIRPORTS DEFEATED in Florida - Don't Let This Happen to Your State

Once signed by the Governor, the new law will restrict airports from using aircraft ADS-B data to determine landing fees.

Arizona Bill Targets ADS-B Data Use For Landing Fees

A new state measure would prohibit use of ADS-B to assess charges on aircraft operators.

Syracuse airport, new neighborhood near I-81 receive boost in federal funding bill

Syracuse’s airport and the city’s plan to build a new neighborhood when Interstate 81 is torn down received a boost Tuesday when President Donald Trump signed a federal funding bill into law.

There's No Such Thing as a Free Landing

Nothing New Under the Sun - Using ADS-B Data to Collect Airfield Fees

AIRPORTS DEFEATED in Montana - Don't Let This Happen to Your State!

AOPA and pilots push through anti-airport funding bill against objection of Montana Airports and Aviation Associations

Consideration To Implement Transient Landing Fees: Part 1

A example of critical GA airport funding needs and how aircraft billing based on ADS-B data filled the gap. Now under threat in U.S. House.

Consideration To Implement Transient Landing Fees: Part 2

The Kissimmee Gateway Airport (ISM) is implementing transient landing fees to cover operational costs and maintain financial reserves, distinguishing these user fees from taxes and clarifying airport financial operations.