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Larsen: Airport Terminal Investments Make Nation’s Airports Cleaner, Greener and More Accessible

New Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Initiative Invests $32.8 Million in WA Airports

Everett, WA, July 7, 2022
Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02), Chair of the House Aviation Subcommittee, applauded the Federal Aviation Administration’s announcement of nearly $1 billion to improve terminals at 85 airports nationwide, including $32.8 million for critical projects at Seattle-Tacoma International, Spokane International and Pullman-Moscow Regional airports in Washington state.

EVERETT, WA – Today, Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02), Chair of the House Aviation Subcommittee, applauded the Federal Aviation Administration’s announcement of nearly $1 billion to improve terminals at 85 airports nationwide, including $32.8 million for critical projects at Seattle-Tacoma International, Spokane International and Pullman-Moscow Regional airports in Washington state.

“Thanks to the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, airports in the Pacific Northwest and across the country will be cleaner, greener and more accessible,” said Larsen. “As more people rely on air travel, building better airport terminals improves the passenger experience, enhances U.S. competitiveness, boosts long-term economic recovery and creates well-paying jobs.”

The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law invests $1 billion annually for five years in the Airport Terminal Program, one of three aviation initiatives established by the historic law Larsen supported and President Biden signed in November.

The FAA awarded a total of $32.8 million in grants to three Washington airports to improve accessibility and sustainability:

  • Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA): $10 million for Phase 3 of a restroom modernization project that will be ADA compliant and include energy efficient lighting, low flow fixtures, refillable water bottle stations and service animal relief areas. 
  • Spokane International Airport (GEG): $11 million for the Concourse C expansion project that would be LEED certified and improve ADA accessibility.  
  • Pullman-Moscow Regional Airport (PUW): $11.8 million to build a new energy efficient, ADA compliant terminal to accommodate an increase in passengers as well as larger 737 aircraft that serve the airport.

Historically, the FAA has invested in runways, traffic-control towers and back-of-house infrastructure. The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law includes dedicated funding to support modernizing airport terminals across the country. For a full list of airports receiving Airport Terminal Program grants, click here.

As Chair of the Aviation Subcommittee, Larsen is focused on making bold, long-term investments in the nation’s airports and aviation infrastructure to ensure aviation safety, foster innovation in U.S. airspace, improve U.S. competitiveness in the global market and enhance the air travel experience for passengers. On Wednesday, Larsen will chair a Subcommittee hearing on the state of general aviation.

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