The Iowa Transportation Commission on Monday approved $7.6 million for the fiscal year 2020 State Aviation Program, clearing the way for improvements at Mason City Municipal Airport.

The state awarded nearly $300,000 to the airport for a terminal upgrade and more.

Statewide, aviation vertical infrastructure programs will provide $3.1 million for projects at 10 general aviation airports and eight commercial service airports throughout Iowa, including the terminal project at Mason City.