{"id":289151,"date":"2026-05-29T17:52:09","date_gmt":"2026-05-29T17:52:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/289151\/"},"modified":"2026-05-29T17:52:09","modified_gmt":"2026-05-29T17:52:09","slug":"43m-federal-grant-for-orlando-international-and-kissimmee-airports","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/289151\/","title":{"rendered":"$43M Federal Grant for Orlando International and Kissimmee Airports"},"content":{"rendered":"

ORLANDO, Fla. \u2014 Orlando International Airport<\/a> and Kissimmee Gateway Airport<\/a> are receiving a combined $43 million in federal funding for infrastructure projects, U.S. Rep. Darren Soto announced Friday.<\/p>\n

Soto said Orlando International Airport will receive $33 million through the Airport Terminals Program. Kissimmee Gateway Airport will receive $10 million through the Contract Tower Competitive Grant Program.<\/p>\n

The funding comes from programs created through the federal infrastructure law.<\/p>\n

According to Soto\u2019s office, Orlando International Airport will use its $33 million award to modernize about five public restrooms in Terminals 1 and 3 and improve existing family facilities.<\/p>\n

Soto\u2019s office said the latest award brings the total amount of Airport Terminals Program grant funding awarded to Orlando International Airport to $157 million.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis federal infrastructure investment reflects the kind of partnership that keeps Orlando International Airport competitive on a national and global stage,\u201d said Lance Lyttle, CEO of the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority.<\/p>\n

Kissimmee Gateway Airport will use its $10 million award to help fund construction of a new air traffic control tower, Soto\u2019s office said.<\/p>\n

Shaun Germolus, director of aviation for Kissimmee Gateway Airport, said the funding will help replace the airport\u2019s aging tower with a more modern facility.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe funds will allow us to replace the aging tower with a modern, more efficient facility, ensuring our controllers can continue delivering critical airspace safety for the region,\u201d Germolus said.<\/p>\n

Soto said the funding will help modernize local airports as Central Florida continues to see growth in tourism and travel demand.<\/p>\n

Channel 9 has reached out for more information about the timeline for the projects.<\/p>\n

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