Bacon Announces $7 Million Grant for Eppley Airfield's International Expansion

Bacon Announces $7 Million Grant for Eppley Airfield's International Expansion

Washington - Rep. Don Bacon (NE-02) announced today that Eppley Airfield has secured a $7.0 million FY24 Congressional Directed Spending (CDS) grant for its Federal Inspection Services Facility.

Throughout his Congressional career, Rep. Bacon has made improvements to Eppley Airfield one of his top priorities, helping secure more than $84.1 million through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and other funding sources. These investments expand flight capacity and inspection areas while streamlining the check-in and TSA processes for travelers, and increasing possible international flights.

"We are building essentially a new airport that will meet the travel needs of the growing metropolitan Omaha area and welcome international flights. This transformation will shape our region's future for many decades to come and will be vital for Omaha's economy," said Rep. Bacon. "I'm pleased to work with the leaders at Eppley and Sen. Fischer in creating what will become the best airport in the Midwest."

"Eppley Airport connects Nebraskans to the rest of our nation. With this important funding I helped secure alongside Rep. Bacon, Eppley Airport will connect our state with locations around the world, which will have a lasting positive impact on Nebraska for decades to come," said Sen. Fischer.

"The addition of international flights at Eppley Airfield is one of the most exciting developments with the Build OMA Terminal Modernization Program," said Dave Roth, Chief Executive Officer for the Omaha Airport Authority. "For the first time in Nebraska history, passengers from Omaha and throughout the State will have access to nonstop international air service opportunities. We are appreciative of the ongoing efforts of Senator Fischer and Congressman Bacon to enable this development with their support of air transportation and growth at Eppley Airfield."

Rep. Bacon toured the ongoing construction at Eppley Airfield today to review progress on these critical improvements.

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