WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senators John Hickenlooper and Michael Bennet welcomed $23 million from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to improve airport infrastructure in Denver and Colorado Springs. This funding comes from the Airport Terminals Program, made possible by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
“Our Bipartisan Infrastructure Law keeps investing in Colorado and creating good-paying jobs. This time by improving travelers’ experiences at both Denver International Airport and the Colorado Springs Airport,” said Hickenlooper. “Giddy up!”
“I’m grateful the FAA is supporting Colorado’s airports as they improve and modernize to meet our state’s changing needs,” said Bennet. “These dollars will help ensure our airports can continue to fuel our economy and better connect communities across our state.”
Specifically, this funding includes:
| Airport Name | Project Description | Funding |
| Denver International Airport | Increase the efficiency and capacity of its baggage handling system | $15 million |
| Colorado Springs Airport | Improve energy efficiency, ensure accessibility, and modernize gate areas | $8 million |
Just this year, Hickenlooper and Bennet have welcomed nearly $140 million from the FAA for Colorado’s airports.
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