WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley announced today that the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Aviation Administration has awarded two grants totaling $5,788,088 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.
· Ottumwa will receive $3,798,788 to help rehabilitate a runway at Ottumwa Regional Airport.
· Waterloo will receive $1,989,300 to help rehabilitate a runway at Waterloo Regional Airport.