Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) announced on Apr. 22 that the Department of Transportation will invest more than $10 million to improve John Glenn Columbus International Airport. The funding will be used to install 12 new passenger boarding bridges and modernize airport facilities.
The investment aims to enhance the travel experience in Central Ohio, which relies on the airport for daily flights and access to nearly half of the state’s counties. The improvements are expected to benefit families, workers, and businesses in the region.
Husted said, “This funding will help modernize the airport and improve the travel experience in Central Ohio. I was proud to work with my colleagues on this bipartisan effort and will always advocate for investments that make life better and easier for Ohioans.”
The announcement follows a letter sent by Husted along with Sen. Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) and Reps. Mike Carey (R-Ohio), Troy Balderson (R-Ohio), Dave Taylor (R-Ohio), and Joyce Beatty (D-Ohio) urging support from DOT Secretary Sean Duffy for funding through the Federal Aviation Administration’s Fiscal Year 2026 Airport Terminal Program.
Rep. Carey said, “I am pleased to see the Department of Transportation awarding $10 million in funding for new jet bridges at CMH. Replacing aging infrastructure at the airport will lead to more efficient air travel for Central Ohioans. Investments like this make a real difference in our community, and I’m excited to see this project move forward.”
Husted has served as Speaker of the Ohio House of Representatives, secretary of state, lieutenant governor, and now U.S. senator according to his official website. He also led efforts on tax reductions and educational choice scholarships during his time as Speaker according to his official website. In addition, he serves on Senate committees related to health, education, labor and pensions, small business and entrepreneurship, environment and public works, as well as aging according to his official website.
According to his official website, Husted earned both bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the University of Dayton while raising three children with his wife Tina in Columbus.
