More: Iowa to spend $100 million in federal money on water infrastructure Funding helps Des Moines airport, but terminal construction funding gap remainsĭes Moines' airport will receive nearly $59 million from the infrastructure fund, which will go toward building a larger, more efficient terminal to accommodate an anticipated increase in passenger and airline traffic that could soon push the current facility beyond its capacity.
Representatives of Eastern Iowa Airport in Cedar Rapids and Des Moines International Airport said their pandemic recoveries are outpacing the national average. Reynolds' announcement comes as more travelers are returning to the airports, including during this week's school spring break, as the pandemic wanes. In 2019, the state's airports hosted a combined 2.2 million passengers and handled 142 million pounds of cargo. "I truly believe that Iowa has an incredible opportunity ahead and our investment in Iowa's air transportation system will support our long-term growth and help us realize our potential." It's about all the incredible things airports make possible for our state: tourism, business growth, economic prosperity and so much more," Reynolds said. "This announcement is about more than just airports.
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