U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. Chao announced today that the Trump Administration will award more than $1.2 billion in airport safety and infrastructure grants through the Federal Aviation Administration to 405 airports in 50 states and six U.S. territories.

Long Beach Airport received the largest grant, $27,306,081 for taxiway construction and reconstruction, followed by San Diego International ($18,023,885) and LAX ($17.5 million), both for residential noise mitigation measures. Orange County’s John Wayne Airport received $1,270,756 for installing airfield guidance signs, runway lighting and navigational aids.

“This $1.2 billion federal investment will improve our nation’s airport infrastructure, enhance safety, and strengthen growth in local communities, which is especially important as the economy recovers from COVID-19,” Chao said.