WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley announced today that the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration has awarded two competitive grants totaling $484,107 to Iowa airports.
“This funding will help improve safety and service at Iowa’s local airports and help provide important economic development opportunities for the communities,” Grassley said.
The Federal Aviation Administration has awarded funds to facilitate various airport improvement projects, as described below.
· Clarinda will receive a $32,857 grant to help extend a taxiway at Schenck Field.
· Des Moines will receive a $451,250 grant to help construct a runway at Des Moines International Airport.