LANSING, MI — The Capital Region International Airport (LAN) will receive $7.823 million in federal funding to upgrade the airport’s passenger boarding bridges. This funding was included in the federal budget bill that was signed after passing both the House and the Senate earlier this week.
Modern day mechanical boarding bridges connect the terminal building to the airplane to allow for easy passenger boarding and deplaning.
The funding will support the replacement and modernization of passenger boarding bridges at LAN , and will provide critical upgrades to the airport’s infrastructure. Additionally, the upgrade will support safety, accessibility and reliability while supporting operational efficiency for airport tenants, airline partners and passengers, as well as future growth of the airport, according to a press release from the airport authority board.
“This nearly $8 million in federal funding is a critical infrastructure investment for the Capital Region International Airport (LAN). Replacing our passenger boarding bridges is a necessary upgrade that directly supports the safety, efficiency, and reliability of our facilities for our tenants, airline partners and passengers,” said Nicole Noll-Williams, president and CEO of the Capital Region Airport Authority (CRAA).
She continued: “We are grateful for the continued support of our federal legislative partners Sen. Peters, Sen. Slotkin and Rep. Barrett, whose advocacy helps ensure LAN remains a safe, modern and competitive gateway for the Mid-Michigan region.”
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