LOS ANGELES (CNS) - The Federal Aviation Administration announced Thursday it has awarded $500,000 to Fullerton Municipal Airport to help finance new and upgraded operational equipment.
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The funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will be used for the rehabilitation of portions of the airport's traffic control tower, with improvements including an Americans with Disabilities Act-compliant stairway, restroom upgrades, new sound insulation, computer security, lighting and electrical and utility upgrades, according to the FAA.
Overall, the FAA awarded a total of $20 million to 20 airport-owned traffic control towers across the country, spanning 17 states. The grants went to smaller and/or regional airports to improve safety and support critical aviation operations.
"Today's announcement is another example of the Biden-Harris Administration's commitment to modernizing America's aviation system and keeping it safe and efficient for generations to come," U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said in a statement.
"With funds from President Biden's Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, we're helping modernize air traffic control towers in smaller communities that have not always received adequate resources from Washington, D.C."
In addition to Fullerton's award, $325,000 will go to Ramona Airport in San Diego County to replace outdated critical operational equipment, including radios, automated voice records and airport lighting controls, the FAA said.
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