WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senators Jacky Rosen and Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV) announced that Nevada will be receiving more than $18 million in funding they helped secure to improve airports across the state.
“Nevada’s airports are the beating heart of our state’s travel and tourism economy, which is why I’ve made it a priority to make sure that airports in every one of our communities have the federal resources they need to grow and succeed,” said Senator Rosen. “I’m proud to announce these new investments, which will help strengthen airport infrastructure, support public safety, and improve passengers’ travel experiences. I’ll continue working to deliver federal resources to Nevada and fighting for our state.”
“From Las Vegas to our rural counties, Nevadans rely on our airports for everything from travel and tourism to lifesaving air ambulance care,” said Senator Cortez Masto. “That’s why it is so critical that every corner of our state has the infrastructure funding it needs to keep our airports safe, efficient, and up-to-date.”
A full breakdown of the funding can be found below:
$1,931,643 for the Harry Reid International Airport to improve baggage handling systems.
$1,866,324 for the Reno Stead Airport for runway re-pavement and general improvements.
$2,385,662 for the Boulder City Municipal Airport to repave runways and increase flight safety.
$2,040,826 for the Winnemucca Municipal Airport for runway re-pavement
$1,612,046 for the Elko Regional Airport to improve runways.
$1,533,897 for the Fallon Municipal Airport to build a new hangar and increase runway size.
$1,432,649 for the Wells Municipal Airport for snow removal equipment.
$1,234,298 for the Eureka County Airport for navigational safety upgrades.
$1,457,894 for the Tonopah Airport for navigational safety upgrades.
$562,451 for the Minden-Tahoe Airport for solid waste recycling systems.
$506,410 for the Ely/Yelland Airfield in White Pine County for snow removal vehicles and perimeter fencing to be compliant with FAA standards.
$413,117 for the Beatty Airport in Nye County to repave the runway and increase flight safety.
$340,000 for the Mesquite Airport for an airport master plan project.
$336,765 for the Yerrington Municipal Airport for an upgraded weather observation system.
$316,254 for the Jackpot/Hayden Field/County of Elko Airport for runway rehabilitation.
$231,397 for the Austin Airport for runway re-pavement projects.
$148,635 for the Carson City Airport for an airport master plan project.
$129,152 for the Silver Springs Airport for runway re-pavement projects.
Senators Rosen and Cortez Masto have long worked to ensure Nevada’s airports receive their fair share of federal funding. Last week, Senator Rosen announced new firefighting vehicles at Harry Reid International Airport that she helped secure through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. They have secured millions in funding for clean transportation and improvements at Harry Reid International Airport and at Reno-Tahoe International Airport. Both Senators prioritized important airport terminal funding in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, and also pushed to secure funds through the American Rescue Plan to support Nevada’s airports and airline workers through the pandemic’s economic crisis to the industry.
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