WASHINGTON - U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood today announced a $2.8 million Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) grant for construction of a new terminal building and aircraft parking apron at Dubuque Regional Airport.

"This valuable and important investment in the Iowa-Illinois region provides a needed replacement of the current terminal, which dates to the 1940s," Secretary LaHood said. "Making important investments in our aviation system promotes safety and economic growth in communities across the country."

The FAA Airport Improvement Program (AIP) grant will provide funding to construct a new terminal building to accommodate both existing and near-term levels of demand for commercial service. Additionally, the grant will fund a new aircraft parking apron and an access road. The project will be completed in 2016.

"This terminal project will enhance the overall capacity, safety and security of the airport," said Acting FAA Administrator Michael Huerta. "The construction schedule will accommodate existing and near-term levels of demand for commercial service."

AIP provides $3.35 billion in annual funding for airport improvement projects that are vital to maintaining the safety, capacity and environmental stewardship of our nation's airports. More than 3,300 airports are eligible for AIP grants benefiting commercial passengers, cargo operations and general aviation activities throughout the nation.

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