Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced today that over $2.6 million in state funds will be invested in the Lancaster Airport. This investment is part of $10 million in state funding that will be awarded to public use airports for facility improvements, infrastructure preservation and development. Pennsylvania’s robust aviation industry helps bolster economies across the Commonwealth, and supporting safe, reliable infrastructure is a key priority for the Shapiro administration.
“Our airports are gateways to local economies in the Commonwealth, providing Pennsylvania communities with thousands of jobs and millions of dollars in economic benefit each year,” said PennDOT Secretary Mike Carroll. “Governor Shapiro knows that investing in infrastructure leads directly to jobs and economic progress. This state support will improve our airports, make our infrastructure more resilient and stimulate regional business.”
The Lancaster Airport will receive $2,650,000 in state funds to complete the construction of a new corporate hangar.
“I’m incredibly pleased that the Lancaster Airport will receive these funds to help them with facility improvements, infrastructure preservation, and additional developments,” said Senator Ryan Aument. “These targeted investments will not only benefit the residents of Lancaster County, but also the greater southcentral Pennsylvania region as a whole by providing more options for travel, more opportunities for jobs, and greater local economic impact.”
“I thank Governor Shapiro for this critical investment that will help the Lancaster Airport continue its growth to the economic benefit of our region,” said Representative Mike Sturla.
Ten projects statewide will be funded by the state Capital Budget through the Aviation Transportation Assistance Program, which is supported by bonds.
For more information on aviation in Pennsylvania visit www.penndot.pa.gov.