Akron gets more than $3M from feds to upgrade historic airport
AKRON, Ohio - Akron Fulton International Airport is getting $3.2 million from the Federal Aviation Administration to upgrade its taxiways, U.S. Rep. Emilia Sykes announced on Thursday.
The city-owned airport, which dates from 1929, is home to the original Goodyear air dock where some of the company’s first airships were built. It is used primarily for private planes, corporate business travel, and flight training.
“Akron Fulton International Airport plays an important role in our region’s transportation network and economy,” said a statement from Sykes, an Akron Democrat. “This federal investment will help rehabilitate aging taxiways, ensuring the airport remains safe, reliable, and ready to serve pilots, passengers, and businesses for years to come.”
The $3,193,991 grant from the Airport Improvement Program will help the airport rehabilitate 6,000 feet of existing paved taxiway to maintain the structural integrity of the pavement and minimize loose material that can damage aircraft, thereby extending its useful life. It funds the final phases of construction.
“This investment in Taxiway P will improve critical infrastructure, enhance safety, and support the reliable operations that keep the airport serving our community,” said a statement from City of Akron Service Director Chris Ludle.
By: Sabrina Eaton
Source: Cleveland.com