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Washington, D.C. – Congressman Pete Visclosky today announced that the Jasper County Airport will receive a $48,693 grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) as reimbursement for the construction of a taxiway.
“Investing in our transportation infrastructure is a key component to building a new economy for Northwest Indiana,” said Visclosky. “This grant, which will help increase safety and operational efficiency at the Jasper County Airport, will help the airport continue to play an important role in the local economy. An improved airport means an improved Jasper County.”
The FAA grant awarded today provides reimbursement for the construction of the connecter Taxiway B-2 which is part of the parallel taxiway system to Runway 18/36. Taxiways improve safety and efficiency by eliminating back-taxiing and providing separation between taxiing aircraft and those taking off and landing.
The funding was awarded through the FAA’s Airport Improvement Program, which is intended to support improvements related to enhancing airport safety, capacity, security, and environmental concerns. To be eligible for a grant, an airport must be included in the National Plan for Integrated Airport Systems, which identifies public-use airports that are important to public transportation and contribute to the needs of civil aviation, national defense, and the postal service. |
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