Tue, May 19th, 2020 - 3:18pm
May 01, 2020 - 8:59pm | By Chris Larson
U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) announced today the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) awarded funds to 5 local airports in North Dakota. These funds are appropriated through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, a bill crafted in the Senate which Senator Cramer helped pass.
- Northwood Municipal-Vince Field Airport - $30,000
- Mandan Municipal Airport - $30,000
- Tioga Municipal Airport - $30,000
- Mohall Municipal Airport - $30,000
- Park River – W. C. Skjerven Field Airport - $20,000
This funding is awarded through the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under DOT and will aid these local airports by supporting continuing operations and replacing lost revenue. The grants follow a previous DOT funding announcements awarding funds for local airports in North Dakota.