The Shadow
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has awarded the following grants to Ninth District airports:
- $1,000,000 to Smyth Wythe Airport Commission for hangar construction
- $281,865 to Smyth Wythe Airport Commission for existing runway rehabilitation
- $381,100 to Tazewell County Airport Authority for hangar construction
- $4,335,800 to Blue Ridge Airport Authority for existing runway extension
- $5,225,960 to Virginia Highlands Airport Commission for existing runway rehabilitation
- $850,000 to Twin County Airport Commission for existing runway extension
- $2,401,600 to Twin County Airport Commission for existing taxiway extension
- $538,200 to Twin County Airport Commission for hangar construction
U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:
“I am excited about the $15,014,525 worth of grants to our region’s airports.
“Structural and capacity improvements to airports in our region are worthwhile investments. The development of airports and air travel to our region help attract future investment, create significant potential for economic growth and contribute to the backbone for local businesses.
“I will continue supporting policies and submitting community funding project requests that attract financial capital and foster economic development in Ninth District communities.”
BACKGROUND
Some of these grant funds were secured through Congressman Griffith’s community funding project requests for Fiscal Year 2024.
Other grant funds were made available through two FAA grant programs: the Fiscal Year 2025 Airport Improvement Program and Airport Infrastructure Grant program.
