Griffith Announces $474,406 DOT Grant to New River Valley Airport Commission

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The New River Valley Airport Commission has been awarded a significant grant to support the construction of essential infrastructure, including hangars for aircraft storage and maintenance. This funding, totaling $474,406, was made available through the FAA Fiscal Year 2025 Airport Infrastructure Grant program. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith has expressed his support for this project, highlighting its importance for the growing area of Southwest Virginia. The construction of new hangars and rehabilitation of existing pavement will contribute to the airport's capacity and structural improvements.

Key Takeaways:

  • The New River Valley Airport Commission has been awarded a $474,406 grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
  • The grant funds will support the construction of new 152,000 square foot hangars and the rehabilitation of 40,000 square yards of existing main Apron pavement.
  • The funding is part of the FAA Fiscal Year 2025 Airport Infrastructure Grant program.
  • The New River Valley Airport is located just outside of Dublin, serving the larger New River Valley region.
  • The airport is anchored in a growing area of Southwest Virginia and serves Pulaski, Montgomery, and Giles Counties, as well as the towns of Dublin, Pulaski, and Christiansburg and the City of Radford.

Statistics:

  • $474,406: The amount of the grant awarded to the New River Valley Airport Commission.
  • 152,000 square feet: The size of the new hangars being constructed with grant funds.
  • 40,000 square yards: The amount of existing main Apron pavement being rehabilitated.
  • 2025: The fiscal year in which the grant was awarded, as part of the FAA's Airport Infrastructure Grant program.

Sources:

  • "Griffith Announces $474,406 DOT Grant to New River Valley Airport Commission." U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith, Representative for Virginia's Ninth Congressional District. https://morgangriffith.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=405470