Duckworth, Durbin announce more than $66 million for Illinois airport improvements

The federal FAA funding will support taxiway upgrades, passenger capacity improvements and other airport infrastructure projects across Illinois.

Grace Christin - Office of U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth

Sep 15, 2026 2:45 PM Save

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) today announced a total of $66,345,494 in federal funding for infrastructure improvements at various airports across the state. This funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration will help improve taxiways, accommodate more passengers and make travelling through Illinois airports safer and more efficient.

“Illinois’s airports not only keep passengers moving, but they also connect our communities, support local businesses and provide good jobs for families across the state,” Duckworth said. “This investment will help grow, modernize and expand our airports across the state. Together, we will keep working alongside our local leaders to advocate for federal funding that will make our skies safer, make traveling easier and support economic development across Illinois.”

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“Illinoisans rely on our airports to stay connected to loved ones, to travel for work, and to explore the best of the Midwest,” Durbin said. “Investing in our airports means better, safer service for Illinois’ travelers, so with this funding from FAA, our airports can expand their runways, improve safety, and deliver for fliers.”

Recipients of funding through the Federal Aviation Administration’s Airport Improvement Grant Program include: