Jesse Carriger

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FAA opens largest-ever grant window for small airport tower upgrades

As of May 2026: Overseeing FY2026 FCT grant applications

For decades, small and regional airports have relied on aging control towers from the 1960s and 1970s, receiving limited federal help for upgrades. On January 21, 2026, the FAA opened a grant window offering up to $120 million at 100% federal cost for tower reconstruction and remote tower construction.

Updated May 29