The Oklahoma Aerospace and Aeronautics Commission has approved a $520 million, five-year Airport Construction Program running through 2031. Funding 176 total infrastructure developments—including terminal upgrades, runway extensions, and new hangars—the pro-growth initiative aims to enhance safety, boost local economies, and expand the state’s global aerospace footprint.
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FAA Invests $16.5 Million to Boost Runway Safety with Vehicle Transponders
To bolster runway safety, the FAA is investing $16.5 million to equip 1,900 airport vehicles with transponders. This initiative, accelerated by a recent ground collision at LaGuardia, aims to give air traffic controllers full visibility of all airfield surface traffic.
The Future of Flight: Washington State To Modernize Skies with New WASP Initiative
A recently completed, comprehensive roadmap called the Washington Aviation System Plan (WASP) guides how the state will invests in, protect, and modernize its 134 public-use airports over the coming decade.
KAPF Begins Project To Keep Airport Operational In A Storm Surge
Naples Airport launches a $25.4M project to elevate airfield lighting. See how this first-of-its-kind storm surge protection keeps critical rescue flights moving.
Picture of the Day: World War II Trainers Return to KBOW
Matthew Baker submitted this photo and note: “A Ryan PT-22 Recruit next to a T-6 at Bartow Executive Airport (KBOW) in Florida during the 2026 SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo.”
Anyone Can Talk To Anyone — And Probably Should
“Nobody can tell a PIC what to do at a non-towered airport,” is the common refrain from those who treasure their anti-authority stance. Many people believe this, too. Even though it is clearly untrue.
Four New Hangars Coming to Tampa Executive Airport
Almost 42,000 square feet of aircraft storage space will open at KVDF by the end of the year thanks to $6.4 million in private infrastructure investment.
New Hangars and Fuel Systems at Oklahoma’s GA Airports
New T-hangars, a new self-service 100LL fuel system, and new fences were among the projects completed at some of the state’s general aviation airports.
How To Turn $6 Million Into $172 Million
The funds, approved by the Colorado Aeronautical Board, will help general aviation airports transition to unleaded fuel, as well as unlock more than $172 million in federal funds for the state’s airports.