Airport Gets Grant Money
The airport will get $37,500 to buy airfield maintenance equipment.
“Smaller, regional airports are extremely important to jobs, economic development and quality of life, particularly in rural areas,” said Senator Joe Scarnati. “I’m pleased that these grants will provide needed assistance to ensure that our airports continue to operate safely and help contribute to the communities they serve.”
Air transportation across the Commonwealth helps to support tourism, agriculture, emergency medical services and public safety. Pennsylvania’s public-use airports support over 300,000 jobs, generate $9.2 billion in annual payroll and produce $23.6 billion in annual economic activity.
“Providing individuals with access to safe and reliable transportation across our state is a core responsibility of state government,” Scarnati stated. “Our airports and the aviation industry help to support and stimulate significant economic activity within our communities. By making this investment in local airports we are helping to further the creation of a strong transportation infrastructure across Pennsylvania.”
The grants are distributed through PennDOT’s aviation development program, which is funded from the state’s jet fuel tax
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