Kona International Airport on Hawaii island has been awarded more than $3.7 million in new federal funding for safety improvements, according to U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz.

The grant will help Ellison Onizuka Kona International  Opens in a new tabAirport Opens in a new tab at Keahole to improve lighting on its runway and taxiways, making it safer in lower-visibility conditions.

Schatz said besides being Hawaii island’s largest airport, Kona International is the state’s third-busiest out of 15 airports, and the only other U.S. Port of Entry to Hawaii besides Honolulu.

“Kona International is of growing importance to the whole state as a hub for international travel and as an alternative to Honolulu if needed.” said Schatz in a news release.

A total of $520.5 million in airport infrastructure grants  Opens in a new tabwas awarded by the U.S. Department of Transportation to 287 airports in 41 states, including Hawaii, as part of the Federal Aviation Administration’s Airport Improvement Program.