NEW HAVEN —The Federal Aviation Administration has awarded Tweed New Haven Airport an $11.31 million grant to support infrastructure upgrades, including a 35,600-square-yard terminal apron on which to park aircraft adjacent to the proposed new terminal on the East Haven side of the airport. The federal grant is part of the FAA’s Airport Improvement Program, “supporting critical infrastructure upgrades that will enhance airport infrastructure and improve the long-term passenger experience,” Tweed said Monday in a news release. The improvements will help Tweed “accommodate increased aircraft operations and better serve the growing demand for air travel in Southern Connecticut,” and is part of “a broader, multi-phase investment in the airport’s infrastructure and long-term growth,” the release states. “This federal investment is a major step forward for Tweed-New Haven Airport and the region we serve,” said Tweed New Haven Airport Authority Chairman Robert Reed. “Expanding the new terminal apron capacity allows us to safely and efficiently accommodate more aircraft, improve operational flow and continue building a modern airport that meets the needs of airlines as we focus on tomorrow’s growth,” Reed said.
Tweed New Haven airport gets $11 million federal boost for long-fought expansion project
