WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley announced today that the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Aviation Administration has awarded two competitive grants totaling $683,515 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.
· Sac City will receive a $56,800 grant to help purchase a new electrical vault at Sac City Municipal Airport.
· Sioux City will receive a $626,715 grant to help rehabilitate the terminal building at Sioux Gateway Airport/Col. Bud Day Field.