Federal funding headed to 2 Arizona airports for upgrades repairs

PHOENIX — Arizona Sens. Mark Kelly and Kirsten Sinema announced two airports, including one in the Valley, will receive federal funding to improve airport safety, security and efficiency. The Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport was granted $4,097,70 from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law last week, according to a press release. The East Valley airport will use the funding to modernize the terminal building in an effort to accommodate the increasing number of passengers who pass through the airport, while Bagdad Airport will use funding for security purposes. “Our Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will enable Mesa Gateway Airport to make much needed investments that expand…