Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.) announced that the Department of Transportation (DOT) awarded $50,611,106 in grants to international, regional, rural, and Tribal airports in the State of Nevada. This funding will allow airports to make necessary infrastructure improvements and support Nevada’s travel and tourism economy.
“I’m pleased to see this funding come into the Silver State to upgrade critical infrastructure of our airports.” said Senator Cortez Masto. “These improvements will protect the comfort and safety of all travelers, whether they’re coming to visit or returning home. I will continue to work in the Senate to support Nevada’s travel and tourism economy, and our aviation infrastructure, everywhere from Las Vegas to Elko.”
“Nevada’s airports are essential to our state’s tourism economy,” said Senator Rosen. “This funding will help modernize infrastructure, improve safety, and support the continued growth of communities across our state. I’ll keep working to bring federal investments back to Nevada and ensure our airports have the resources they need to thrive.”
A full breakdown of the funding can be found below:
- $41,618,872 for the Harry Reid International Airport for runway, baggage handling, and drainage system improvements.
- $7,625,625 for the Reno/Tahoe International Airport for their ongoing expansion.
- $337,375 for the Winnemucca Municipal Airport for wind cone and signage installation and precision approach path indicator systems.
- $305,000 for the Carson City Airport for repavement projects.
- $219,621 for the Jackpot/Hayden Field/County of Elko Airport for runway rehabilitation.
- $114,762 for the Mesquite Airport for service road reconstruction.
- $109,830 for the Owyhee, NV/Shoshone-Paiute Tribes of the Duck Valley Indian Reservation Airport for construction of a new terminal.
- $109,772 for the Battle Mountain/County of Lander Airport for construction of a new airport hangar.
- $107,882 for the Minden-Tahoe/County of Douglas Airport for installation of new lighting to enhance safety.
- $62,367 for the Hawthorne Industrial Airport to infrastructure for snow removal.
Senators Cortez Masto and Rosen have consistently worked to ensure Nevada receives its fair share of federal funding for its airports. 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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