FAA Awards $100 Million to Improve Runway Safety at Major U.S. Airports

The FAA will spend over $100 million to fund changes at a dozen airports aimed at preventing runway accidents and incursions.
Tucson International Airport will receive the largest amount, $33 million, followed by San Diego International Airport with $24 million.
The money will pay for new taxiways, improved lighting systems, and other upgrades designed to guide pilots and prevent errors.
While runway incursions have declined recently after increasing earlier this year, they remain a concern, with about 550 reported so far in 2021.
The FAA's goal is to improve airfield safety by minimizing the risk of collisions between aircraft and with airport vehicles or other objects