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Small Airport Regulation Relief Act of 2023
12/15/2023, 4:06 PM
Summary of Bill S 1046
One of the key provisions of the bill is the establishment of a task force that will be responsible for reviewing and recommending changes to regulations that impact small airports. This task force will be made up of representatives from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), small airport operators, and other relevant stakeholders.
Additionally, the bill aims to simplify the process for small airports to receive funding for infrastructure improvements and other projects. This includes streamlining the application process and reducing the amount of paperwork required. Overall, the Small Airport Regulation Relief Act of 2023 seeks to support the growth and development of small airports by reducing regulatory barriers and making it easier for them to access funding for necessary improvements. This legislation has the potential to benefit small communities across the country by improving access to air travel and supporting economic development.
Congressional Summary of S 1046
Small Airport Regulation Relief Act of 2023
This bill allows commercial service airports that do not meet the minimum passenger boarding requirement to continue to receive certain Airport Improvement Program (AIP) funding from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for a limited time.
The AIP provides grants for planning and development projects at public-use airports, including primary airports. Under current law, primary airports are generally commercial service airports that have more than 10,000 passenger boardings each year.
Specifically, this bill creates a special rule for FY2024-FY2026 for commercial service airports that (1) had fewer than 10,000 passenger boardings during the calendar year used to calculate the apportionment, and (2) had 10,000 or more passenger boarding in calendar year 2019. For the purpose of AIP grant apportionment, the bill requires the FAA to use the number of passenger boardings at the airport during calendar year 2019, 2020, or 2021 (whichever had the highest number of passenger boardings).
