Air Service Development (ASD) Program
Forecasted
The Air Service Development Program helps Iowa airports use research and data-driven strategies to maintain and improve passenger air service statewide.
Funder: Iowa Department of Transportation
Due Dates (Anticipated): May 2027 (annual application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to 80% of eligible project costs (state share); no specified maximum award amount; local match required
Summary: Supports Iowa commercial service airports in maintaining, enhancing, attracting, and retaining passenger air service through targeted annual funding.
Key Information: Eligibility is limited to commercial service airports with current scheduled Part 121 or Part 135 service in Iowa.
Description
The Air Service Development (ASD) Program, managed by the Iowa Department of Transportation (Iowa DOT), provides targeted financial assistance to commercial service airports across Iowa. The program's primary goal is to help these airports maintain, enhance, attract, and retain passenger air service tailored to their specific market needs. The ASD Program operates as a component of the broader Airport Improvement Program (AIP) and is designed to strengthen statewide connectivity and support Iowa’s economic growth by ensuring robust passenger air service options.
