(KTNV) — As Nevada continues to draw more visitors, federal leaders are bringing major upgrades to two local airports.
The Federal Aviation Administration awarded $1.53 million to build an air traffic control tower at the Boulder City airport, and $800,000 will also go to Henderson Executive Airport for upgrades to its tower.
The funding comes from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law passed by Congress back in 2021 — a five-year plan to improve infrastructure across the nation through 2026.
When the bill first passed, Channel 13 broke down the $1.2 trillion package and what that would mean for Nevada.
WATCH: Nevada senators talk numbers after passage of $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill
Federal and state leaders said $4 billion would be coming to Nevada. In the case of aviation, $293 million was planned for the state's airports.
