PennDOT Airport Funding Aims to Improve Economic, Operational Activity
Wolf speaks at a past press conference. (J. Scott Applewhite/Associated Press)
In an effort to expand economic and operational capacity, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation has invested $10 million in airports.
Gov. Tom Wolf announced state grant funding, which will be directed to 12 airports, on May 12. The grants were issued through PennDOT’s Aviation Transportation Assistance Program, which directs dollars from the state’s General Fund to public-use airports for improving aviation infrastructure.
“Aviation plays a vital role in keeping our state’s economy moving,” Wolf said. “These investments will help Pennsylvania’s airports operate safely, expand to meet current demands and sustain growth well into the future.”
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Airports in Doylestown and Quakertown have been awarded state funding to make certain improvements. (Shutterstock)
BUCKS COUNTY, PA The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation will invest $10 million in state grant funds to benefit 12 airports, Gov. Tom Wolf announced Wednesday.
Doylestown Airport will receive $150,000 to repave and reseal aircraft parking areas and taxiways. Located on Old Easton Road about three miles north of Doylestown, the public airport offers flight trainings, charter flights and rental fleets.
Quakertown Airport will also get $150,000 to make exterior improvements and increase the energy efficiency of the terminal building.
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Pennsylvania ranks 16th in the country in the number of public-use aviation facilities, with 124 airports, heliports and seaplane bases. Funded through PennDOT s Aviation Transportation Assistance Program, the new investments will infuse new state investments to expand aviation-related operational and economic opp
Wolf administration to use state grants funds to improve 12 Pa. airports
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Gov. Tom Wolf announced on Wednesday that the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) will invest $10 million in state grant funds for work at 12 Pennsylvania airports.
“Aviation plays a vital role in keeping our state’s economy moving,” Wolf said in the press release. “These investments will help Pennsylvania’s airports operate safely, expand to meet current demands, and sustain growth well into the future.”
As of April 2021, Pennsylvania ranks 16th in the country in the number of public-use aviation facilities with 124 airports, heliports, and seaplane bases, the release said.
Cumberland County airport allotted state funds to acquire private aiport PennLive.com 1 hr ago Jana Benscoter, pennlive.com
Twelve Pennsylvania airports will receive a portion of $10 million in state grants from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, Gov. Tom Wolf’s office announced Wednesday.
“Aviation plays a vital role in keeping our state’s economy moving,” Wolf said. “These investments will help Pennsylvania’s airports operate safely, expand to meet current demands, and sustain growth well into the future.”
Carlisle Airport, in Cumberland County, is slated to receive $3 million to acquire South Middleton Township’s airport. The acquisition of the privately-owned airport will “help to preserve the future” of the facility “within the jurisdiction as a public-use general aviation airport,” Wolf’s office said.