Federal Aviation Administration awards $18 million to 23 Nebraska airports

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – The Federal Aviation Administration awarded $18 million to 23 airports across the state of Nebraska.

The Nebraska Department of Transportation announced the grants on Monday.

The grant funds are part of a nationwide initiative to improve airfield safety and infrastructure.

The Beatrice Airport received the biggest grant, with $4.8 million to rebuild the apron and taxiway.

Seward received $365,573 to construct a hangar, while the Blair Airport got $218,000 for county road relocation.

NDOT received $112,500 to inspect pavement at airports across the state.

The FAA’s Airport Improvement Program is bolstered by $3.3 billion in annual funding.