# What This Bill Does

This bill changes how the federal government classifies certain airports that are shared between civilian and military use. Specifically, it says that any public airport where the Air Force Reserve operates should be officially recognized as a "primary airport" under federal transportation law.

Right now, some airports serve both regular commercial passengers and Air Force Reserve operations, but they might not be classified as primary airports in the federal system. This classification matters because primary airports typically receive more federal funding and support for infrastructure improvements, maintenance, and development. By changing the law, this bill ensures these shared-use airports get the same level of federal investment and resources as other major airports, even though they also serve a military purpose.

The practical effect is that communities with Air Force Reserve bases at their airports would likely see increased federal funding flowing to those facilities. This could mean better runways, improved terminals, upgraded equipment, and enhanced services. The bill was introduced by representatives from Ohio, suggesting it may be aimed at helping specific airports in that state that host Air Force Reserve operations. For travelers and local economies, this could translate to better airport facilities and potentially more reliable service at these locations.

To amend title 49, United States Code, to include a public airport in use by an air reserve station as a primary airport.

Johnson, Bill

 <p>This bill designates any public airport in use by an air reserve station as a primary airport for purposes of additional funding through the Airport Improvement Program, which funds airport infrastructure projects. Under current law, a <i>primary airport</i> is generally a commercial service airport that has more than 10,000 passenger boardings each year. </p>