Airports in Washington and Montgomery counties are in line for a share of federal funding announced by U.S. Sens. Mark Warner and Tim Kaine.
The $44 million comes from the Federal Aviation Administration’s fiscal year 2023 Airport Improvement Program, which funds infrastructure projects including runways, taxiways, signage, lighting and markings.
“Local airports are crucial for travel to, from, and throughout Virginia,” the Senators said. “We’re glad to see this funding continue to support investments at airports across the Commonwealth that will improve safety and efficiency for travelers.”
While the biggest money went to airports in Norfolk, Shenandoah and near Washington, D.C., Virginia Highlands Airports in Abingdon received $423,000 for runway lighting rehabilitation. The Virginia Tech Montgomery Executive Airport will get $300,000 to update its master plan.
