HARRISBURG – State Rep. Camille “Bud” George, D-74 of Houtzdale, said he was notified that the Clearfield-Lawrence Township Airport has been approved for $243,750 in federal and state grants to expand and improve the facility’s apron.
George said the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation’s Bureau of Aviation reported that the grant package consists of $237,500 in federal money and $6,250 in state funding. A local match of $6,250 will complete the $250,000 estimated project cost.
“Expanding the apron will provide for more efficient ground maneuvering for aircraft,” George said.
The state portion of funding is derived from the state’s jet fuel tax. The block-grant federal funding originates from taxes collected nationally on airline tickets, freight waybills, international departure fees, and sale of aviation fuel.
According to PennDOT, airports receive up to 95 percent of eligible project costs for projects included in Pennsylvania’s 12-year transportation program.
