HEBRON, Ky. — The Biden-Harris Administration announced earlier this year that $42 million in grants, funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, aimed at modernizing airports across the country. The Cincinnati/ Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) is one recipient.

What You Need To Know

  • The Biden-Harris Administration annouced in July that it would award $427 million in funding related to modernization infrastructure

  • There were 245 airport-related infrastructure grants across 39 states

  • CVG airport received $13.6 million this round of funding

  • The grant funds the replacement of passenger boarding bridges to improve efficiency of passenger movement throughout the airport  

From long security lines to last-minute gate changes, traveling through an airport can sometimes be overwhelming.

That’s why CVG is working to make changes that modernize airport features to make traveling more enjoyable.

Spokesperson for CVG Airport Mindy Kershner said its passenger boarding bridges need upgrades. "It really is keeping passenger movement going because these bridges are about 30 years old. They needed to be replaced. They were reaching the end of their life. So not only is the bridge being replaced, but it’s also the heating assistant heating and cooling system."

She continued, "There are the ground power units, so there’s other technology and systems that are being updated at the same time.”

Funded under President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrasture Law Airport Infrasture grants, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration awarded $427 million in funding for 245 airport-related infrastructure grants across 39 states to improve America’s airports. CVG was one of those airports receiving $40 million to make this project happen.

Kershner said, "We’ve gotten about $13.6, another $13.7 and then $14 million total. So far, for the project from the bipartisan infrastructure law."

CVG said while passengers may not recognize they’re using a new passenger boarding bridge, it’s the little details that make the traveling experience all the better.

Kershner added, "You’ll be able to see that you’re in a newer bridge than one of our older ones. But it’s more about operational efficiency for the airport."

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