PennDOT announces $10M in airport funding

A number of local airports will receive a share of nearly $10 million in state funding.

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation has announced that it is making investments in projects at 10 public use airports for facility improvements, infrastructure preservation, and development.

“Pennsylvania’s aviation industry provides good-paying jobs while linking communities to a larger transportation system that moves goods and people around the world,” said PennDOT Secretary Mike Carroll in a release. “These investments are another example of Governor Shapiro’s focus on maintaining our infrastructure while also expanding regional business opportunities.”

In Berks County, the Reading Regional/Carl A. Spaatz Field Airport will receive $1.5 million in state funds to construct a hangar and office building for the fixed based operator at the airport.

In Bucks County, the Quakertown County Airport will receive $225,000 to repave and reseal the aprons and taxi lanes; and Doylestown Airport will receive $225,000 to repave and reseal aprons around T-hangars.

In Lancaster County, the Lancaster Airport will receive $2 million to design and prepare the site for the construction of a new corporate hangar.

In Northampton County, Braden Airpark will receive $975,000 to replace approach runway lighting and edge lighting; and in Schuylkill County, the Schuylkill County/Joe Zerby Airport will receive $700,000 to repair and upgrade the terminal building along with adding an office for a flight school.

The projects will be funded by the state capital budget through the Aviation Transportation Assistance Program, which is supported by bonds.

Carrol noted that Pennsylvania’s aviation industry employs over 226,000 people, provides nearly $12.5 billion in payroll and employment benefits, and has a $34 billion annual economic impact.

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