WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley announced today that the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration has awarded grants totaling $2,106,458 to five Iowa airports.
“This funding will help improve the safety and service provided at local airports and help provide important economic development opportunities for these Iowa communities,” Grassley said.
The Federal Aviation Administration has awarded funds to facilitate various airport improvement projects, as described below.
v Ames will receive $1,433,770 to help rehabilitate a runway at Ames Municipal Airport.
v Audubon Airport Authority will receive $25,650 to help remove obstructions, which should provide clear airspace for safe navigation in and around the airport.
v Fort Madison Airport Commission will receive $273,693 to help extend a taxiway at Fort Madison Municipal Airport.
v Osceola will receive $99,652 to help construct a conventional hangar to accommodate Osceola Municipal Airport’s waiting list of potential tenants.
v Vinton will receive $273,693 to help construct a conventional hangar to accommodate Vinton Veterans Memorial Airpark’s waiting list of potential tenants.