July 23, 2010
Rockefeller, Goodwin, Mollohan Announce Grant Awards For Six Airports Across West Virginia
Federal Funds Awarded Through Department of Transportation’s Airport Improvement Program
Special to Huntingtonnews.net
Washington, D.C. (HNN) – Senators Jay Rockefeller and Carte Goodwin (D-W.Va.), along with Congressman Alan Mollohan (D-W.Va.) today announced $1,291,833 in federal funding for six airports across West Virginia. The grants, which were awarded through the Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Airport Improvement Program (AIP), are being used to improve existing facilities by enhancing safety measures and upgrading airport runways and equipment. As Chairman of the Senate Commerce Committee, Senator Rockefeller oversees this grant program.
“So many of West Virginia’s airports are going to benefit from this much needed funding and that is a very good thing,” said Rockefeller. “These grants are so important because they keep the state’s airports safe and running smoothly for those who work in and travel to West Virginia and these funds will further stimulate our economy.”
“I am pleased to join Senator Rockefeller and Congressman Mollohan in supporting this important FAA program and these needed grants,” said Goodwin. “Money from these grants will enhance the safety, capacity, and security of airports across West Virginia. This is great news for travelers and local businesses.”
“These local airports are so important to tying small communities and rural areas into the nation’s transportation grid,” said Mollohan. “I have always supported this program, and I am pleased that the Department of Transportation has recognized the importance of these six airports.”
The following airports were awarded grant money by the Department of Transportation:
Mid-Ohio Valley Regional Airport $304,000
Philippi/Barbour County Regional Airport $100,663
Mason County Airport $220,144
Grant County Airport $364,121
Elkins-Randolph County-Jennings Randolph Field $250,000
Mercer County Airport $52,955
Background
AIP was established by the Airport and Airway Improvement Act of 1982 in order to provide grants to public and some private agencies for the planning, development, and improvement of public-use airports. These grants are highly sought after, and the FAA bases distribution of these funds on current national objectives and priorities. The grant money can be used for a variety of projects, including airfield lighting, weather observation stations, land acquisition, and environmental studies.
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Rockefeller, Goodwin, Mollohan Announce Grant Awards For Six Airports Across West Virginia
Federal Funds Awarded Through Department of Transportation’s Airport Improvement Program
Special to Huntingtonnews.net
Washington, D.C. (HNN) – Senators Jay Rockefeller and Carte Goodwin (D-W.Va.), along with Congressman Alan Mollohan (D-W.Va.) today announced $1,291,833 in federal funding for six airports across West Virginia. The grants, which were awarded through the Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Airport Improvement Program (AIP), are being used to improve existing facilities by enhancing safety measures and upgrading airport runways and equipment. As Chairman of the Senate Commerce Committee, Senator Rockefeller oversees this grant program.
“So many of West Virginia’s airports are going to benefit from this much needed funding and that is a very good thing,” said Rockefeller. “These grants are so important because they keep the state’s airports safe and running smoothly for those who work in and travel to West Virginia and these funds will further stimulate our economy.”
“I am pleased to join Senator Rockefeller and Congressman Mollohan in supporting this important FAA program and these needed grants,” said Goodwin. “Money from these grants will enhance the safety, capacity, and security of airports across West Virginia. This is great news for travelers and local businesses.”
“These local airports are so important to tying small communities and rural areas into the nation’s transportation grid,” said Mollohan. “I have always supported this program, and I am pleased that the Department of Transportation has recognized the importance of these six airports.”
The following airports were awarded grant money by the Department of Transportation:
Mid-Ohio Valley Regional Airport $304,000
Philippi/Barbour County Regional Airport $100,663
Mason County Airport $220,144
Grant County Airport $364,121
Elkins-Randolph County-Jennings Randolph Field $250,000
Mercer County Airport $52,955
Background
AIP was established by the Airport and Airway Improvement Act of 1982 in order to provide grants to public and some private agencies for the planning, development, and improvement of public-use airports. These grants are highly sought after, and the FAA bases distribution of these funds on current national objectives and priorities. The grant money can be used for a variety of projects, including airfield lighting, weather observation stations, land acquisition, and environmental studies.
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