Infrastructure Law Invests in Wisconsin’s Airports
MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin’s airports are flying high with federal funds thanks to President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. This historic legislation will provide $15 billion to revamp the country’s runways, taxiways, and invest in safety and sustainability projects while also helping to rebuild and expand terminals, airport-transit connections, and roadway projects.
In Wisconsin, the following commercial airports are expected to receive funding during the first year of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law:
- Appleton International Airport: $3,089,895
- Central Wisconsin Airport in Mosinee: $1,605,349
- Chippewa Valley Regional Airport in Eau Claire: $1,015,736
- Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field in Madison: $5,023,687
- General Mitchell International Airport in Milwaukee: $8,962,017
- Green Bay-Austin Straubel International Airport: $2,810,945
- La Crosse Regional Airport: $1,359,313
- Rhinelander-Oneida County Airport: $1,017,639
An additional 78 airfields and airports across the state will also see federal funds in 2022. See a complete list of Wisconsin airports that will benefit from the infrastructure law here.
Read more about the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law’s impact on local airports below:
- WAOW: Rhinelander Oneida County Airport sees additional funds
- WisBusiness: Green Bay Austin Straubel International Airport: To receive $2.8 million from Bipartisan Infrastructure Law
- La Crosse Tribune: Viroqua airport to receive funding under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law
