# Indianapolis Airport Authority Secures Federal Grants

The Indianapolis Airport Authority received **$72.16 million in federal grants in 2026** for airport infrastructure, including $46.82 million for a new central baggage handling system at Indianapolis International Airport and $17.98 million for Taxiway P Reconstruction Phase 2. The projects are expected to support about 1,200 local construction jobs and generate nearly $143 million in regional economic impact. The announcement identifies funded projects, not open solicitations.

- The grant package signals upcoming or continuing construction demand in baggage systems and airfield pavement work; the article does not provide procurement schedules or solicitation details.
- Contractors and subcontractors can use Indianapolis Airport Authority procurement announcements to identify project solicitations as they are released; no open bids are identified in this signal.
- The Taxiway P funding is part of a project for which total FAA funding across design and both construction phases is reported as $27.14 million.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure, Transportation
**Topics:** Grants & Funding, Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** November 10, 2026

### Government Entities
- Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
- Indianapolis Airport Authority (IAA)

### Sources
- [Indy Airport Authority awarded $72.16 million in federal grants - Indianapolis Recorder](https://indianapolisrecorder.com/iaa-federal-grant) - Indianapolis Recorder