Skip to agency navigation
Skip to main content

Official website

of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

    The .gov means it's official.

    Local, state, and federal government websites often end in .gov. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania government websites and email systems use "pennsylvania.gov" or "pa.gov" at the end of the address. Before sharing sensitive or personal information, make sure you're on an official state website. 

    Shapiro Administration Invests Nearly $10 Million to Improve Pennsylvania Airports

    May 19, 2026

    Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) today announced a nearly $10 million state investment in projects at eight Pennsylvania airports for facility improvements, infrastructure preservation, and development. Supporting safe, reliable infrastructure while growing the Commonwealth’s economy is a key priority of the Shapiro administration.

    Pennsylvania’s robust 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. In addition to providing travel options, regional airports also facilitate services such as air cargo and freight, and enhance operations for police and law enforcement, emergency medical services, firefighting, and disaster and emergency response.

    “Pennsylvania’s airports connect communities and move goods and people around the world,” said PennDOT Secretary Mike Carroll. “These investments are another example of Governor Josh Shapiro’s focus on maintaining our infrastructure while also expanding business opportunities.”

    The funds will support the following projects:

    Allegheny County:

    • Pittsburgh International Airport – $1,544,316 for the construction of a field maintenance fuel system.

    Bucks County:

    • Quakertown Airport – $487,500 to rehabilitate and upgrade electrical service for two hangars.  
    • Doylestown Airport – $402,500 for the continued rehabilitation of hangars. 

    Chester County:

    • New Garden Airport – $954,000 to construct a 10-unit T-hangar.

    Erie County:

    • Erie International Airport – $171,511 to acquire three vehicles for airport safety.

    Luzerne County:

    • Wilkes-Barre Wyoming Valley Airport – $2.97 million to expand the taxiways and taxilanes for construction of two 12-unit T-hangars.

    Lycoming County:

    • Williamsport Regional Airport – $593,832 of state funds to rehabilitate a maintenance hangar.

    Montgomery County:

    • Heritage Field Airport – $2,876,340 of state funds to construct a corporate hangar.

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

    To learn more about how the Shapiro Administration is supporting transportation across all modes, visit PennDOT’s website.

    Find PennDOT news on X, Facebook, and Instagram.

    MEDIA CONTACT: Alexis Campbell, alecampbel@pa.gov or 717-783-8800

    # # #