Philly Leader

Gov. Tom Wolf (D-PA) on April 25 revealed that 10 airports will receive a combined $10 million in state funding through the Aviation Transportation Assistance Program.

The purpose of the funds is to help the airports complete 10 projects, according to a press release from the governor's office. Pennsylvania has 121 public-use aviation facilities, including airports, heliports, and seaplane bases. 

The funds will expand operational and economic aviation opportunities for Pennsylvanians, the press release said. 

“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.”

The press release said that the Philadelphia International Airport in Philadelphia County will receive $500,000 to rehabilitate baggage tunnels and to provide safer, timely, and streamlined baggage operations.

Other counties received funds for approved projects as well, the press release noted.

In Allegheny County, Pittsburgh International Airport will receive $2.4 million for the Commercial Air Cargo facility's development and expansion. 

In Berks County, Reading Regional Airport and Carl A. Spaatz Field will receive $3 million for the Air Operations Hangar Complex infrastructure and to expand existing airport tenants.

In Bucks County, Doylestown Airport will receive $150,000 for the second phase of repaving and resealing aircraft parking locations and taxiways. The airport will receive an additional $100,000 for the second phase of rehabilitating hangars on the northwest side.

In Cumberland County, Carlisle Airport will receive $524,000 for terminal building design and construction and to assist in economic development. 

In Jefferson County, DuBois Regional Airport will receive $215,000 for T-hangar taxiway and apron pavement rehabilitation. The airport will receive an additional $200,000 to repair the administration building and upgrade utilities. 

In Lancaster County, Lancaster Airport will receive $750,000 for corporate hangar infrastructure, to accommodate tenant growth at the airport and offer space for new operations that will relocate to the area.  

In Lehigh County, Lehigh Valley International Airport will receive $1.76 million for a terminal connector and expansion of a security checkpoint. The airport will also use the funds to enhance connectivity in terminal commercial development. 

In Snyder County, Penn Valley Airport will receive $250,000 for T-hangar door, roof, and wall rehabilitation. 

In York County, Capital City Airport will receive $150,000 for airfield hangar roof and structural reinforcement rehabilitation. The project will also repair rusted sheeting.