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 / Modified jul 16, 2021 6:45 p.m.

Tucson International Airport getting $18.5M federal grant

The grant will fund infrastructure and security upgrades.
by Associated Press

Tucson Airport Terminal Looking out at the tower at the Tucson International Airport.
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Tucson International Airport is getting an $18.5 million federal grant for infrastructure and security upgrades.

The funding announced this week will help the Airfield Safety Enhancement project, which is the largest project in Tucson International’s history.

The project seeks to add a second full-length runway, which will allow more commercial flights to take off from Tucson.

The funding also will benefit the Arizona Air Guard which uses the airport.

U.S. Sen. Mark Kelly says Tucson International is an economic hub for southern Arizona and the airport enhancement project will create jobs.

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