Which improvements are not eligible for federal aid?

Which improvements are not eligible for federal aid?

• A. Hangers, Parking Areas, Revenue Producing Terminal Areas
• B. Runways, Taxiways, Aprons
• C. Maintenance Hangars
• D. Noise barriers and fences

Answer: (A)

Federal aid under airport programs funds improvements that directly support air operations. Runways, taxiways, and aprons are the backbone of aircraft movement and safety, so they clearly fall under eligible aeronautical improvements. Maintenance hangars also support aircraft operations and maintenance, making them eligible because they directly enable air service. Noise barriers and fences can be funded when they are part of approved safety or environmental programs tied to the airport’s operation. In contrast, parking areas and revenue-producing terminal areas are landside facilities that generate revenue and are not directly involved in moving or supporting aircraft operations. They are considered non-aeronautical uses, so they are not eligible for federal aid.

Federal aid under airport programs funds improvements that directly support air operations. Runways, taxiways, and aprons are the backbone of aircraft movement and safety, so they clearly fall under eligible aeronautical improvements. Maintenance hangars also support aircraft operations and maintenance, making them eligible because they directly enable air service. Noise barriers and fences can be funded when they are part of approved safety or environmental programs tied to the airport’s operation.

In contrast, parking areas and revenue-producing terminal areas are landside facilities that generate revenue and are not directly involved in moving or supporting aircraft operations. They are considered non-aeronautical uses, so they are not eligible for federal aid.