August 2, 2022 3:20 a.m.

U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley have announced that eight rural airports in Oregon will receive a combined $2.6 million from the Federal Aviation Administration’s Airport Improvement Grant and Airport Improvement Program programs for safety improvements to runways, weather reporting, snow removal and more.

This includes airports in Eugene, Creswell, Klamath Falls and five other locations.

Wyden said Oregonians and small businesses in rural parts of the state count on safe and reliable air service for their products. Wyden said, “I am gratified to see these federal dollars go toward improving critical airport safety infrastructure that are often taken for granted when flying. Investing in airport infrastructure lays the groundwork for smaller airports to continue to support Oregon’s jobs and economic growth in a global market”.

Merkley said he is happy to see this funding going to airports across the state for improvements to help boost their operations. He said the funding will allow these airports to continue supporting the economy and businesses of Oregon and the regions they serve.

A complete list of the grants and more information is linked: https://www.wyden.senate.gov/news/press-releases/wyden-merkley-26-million-to-rural-airports-for-crucial-safety-updates