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Warner, Kaine Announce $1.5 Million in Federal Funds for Improvements at Winchester Regional Airport

DOT grant will provide funding for infrastructure to construct taxiway at local airport

Aug 30 2016

WASHINGTON—Today, U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) announced that Winchester Regional Airport will receive $1,498,845 in funds from the Department of Transportation (DOT)’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to fund the construction of a taxiway.

“This funding will help the Winchester Regional Airport upgrade its infrastructure so that flyers are provided with the highest degree of safety during their travel,” said Sen. Warner. “As airports in Virginia face challenges in maintaining the quality of services and infrastructure at their facilities, this grant will assist the Frederick County region meet the needs of all of their travelers.”

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