Airport Development reviews the annual airport capital improvement program to prioritize statewide aviation needs, administers the state Airport Aid Program and federal grants which provide funding to local governments for eligible aviation improvements; identifies and implements statewide aviation system improvement projects and represents the state's interest in other aviation matters as necessary.

State and Federal Applications must be submitted along with the airport's CIP for projects requested for the upcoming fiscal year. State applications are to be submitted for state/local projects only. Federal applications are required when federal funds are being requested. A letter requesting state matching funds must be submitted with the federal application when appropriate.