82% of Communities In The State Are Accessible Only By Air
The FAA will award seven Alaska airports a total of $42 million in Airport Improvement Program grants to help with safety, access and sustainability efforts. The FAA has awarded more than 64 grants totaling $257.4 million to Alaska airports during fiscal year 2021. “These grants reflect our ongoing commitment to the unique needs of the Alaska aviation community and our focus on supporting the extensive Alaska National Airspace System,” said FAA Administrator Steve Dickson. In Alaska, approximately 82% of communities are only accessible by air. Aviation in Alaska is critical to daily operations in the state, including life saving supplies, food distribution, transportation, medi