The Modern Skies Act would provide fiscal year 2027 funding for airport terminal projects and air traffic control improvements. It would create a pilot program offering grants to sponsors of up to three airports that meet specific conditions, including having an older principal passenger terminal and a project in its final design stage. The bill would also fund air traffic control technology and facilities, airport improvement grants, and airport terminal development. It would allow some funding to be transferred between designated purposes and require reports to Congress.
If enacted, the bill would direct federal funding to airport and air traffic control projects. It does not specify how a particular airport would be selected for grants or describe direct payments to travelers. Passenger effects are not specified in the bill text.
The bill appropriates $10 billion for the airport terminal pilot program, $10.1 billion for air traffic control improvements, and $10 billion for air traffic control facilities and airport grants, for a total of $30.1 billion in new appropriations for fiscal year 2027. The funds would remain available until spent. The bill also allows transfers among certain previously appropriated air traffic control funds, but does not state an amount for those transfers. Federal shares for eligible projects vary by program and airport type.
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