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FAA AIP Grant History Search

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BETA — Grant data sourced from USAspending.gov (CFDA 20.106). Verify official records at FAA.gov.

About the Airport Improvement Program (AIP)

The Airport Improvement Program (AIP) provides grants to public and private owners of public-use airports for planning and development projects. AIP is authorized under 49 U.S.C. 47101 and funded from the Airport and Airway Trust Fund.

AIP grants are tracked under CFDA 20.106 (Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance) and administered by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) within the U.S. Department of Transportation.

Grant Award Type Codes

CodeTypeDescription
02Block GrantState block grants for smaller airports (non-primary commercial service and general aviation)
03Formula GrantEntitlement funds based on passenger enplanements and cargo volume
04Project GrantDiscretionary grants for specific airport improvement projects
05Cooperative AgreementCooperative agreements for AIP-related initiatives

Eligible Projects

  • Runway, taxiway, and apron construction or rehabilitation
  • Airport lighting, signage, and marking
  • Airport master plans and environmental studies
  • Land acquisition for airport development
  • Terminal building improvements (limited to certain security and accessibility work)
  • Snow removal equipment
  • Aircraft rescue and firefighting (ARFF) equipment and facilities
  • Noise compatibility programs (Part 150)
  • Wildlife hazard management
  • Airport pavement maintenance and rehabilitation

Funding

Federal share is typically 90% for large and medium hub airports, and up to 95% for small hub, non-hub, and general aviation airports. For airports in states with large amounts of non-revenue-producing public land (e.g., Alaska), the federal share can be 95%.

Official Resources

About This Tool

This tool queries the USAspending.gov API for AIP grant data (CFDA 20.106). Data shown may differ from FAA records due to reporting timelines. Always verify with the official FAA grant histories for authoritative information.