Frank Lautenberg: Lautenberg and Menendez Announce Federal Airport Grants For New Jersey

Senators announce more than $580,000 for Central Jersey Regional; $50,000 for Woodbine Municipal Airport

August 14, 2007 -- WASHINGTON, DC – Sens. Frank R. Lautenberg (D-NJ) and Robert Menendez (D-NJ) today announced that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will award Central Jersey Regional Airport in Manville more than $580,000 in federal funds to continue its expansion plans. The Senators also announced that Woodbine Municipal Airport will receive more than $55,000 for safety enhancements.

“Now that Central Jersey Regional has the money to build new taxi lanes to support airport operations from the new hangars, this will be a great convenience for pilots. Fliers from the airport will also be able to continuously track weather patterns, ensuring safer operations” said Sen. Lautenberg.

“These federal grants are vital aid for the Central Jersey Regional airport, which will improve its infrastructure as it continues to move forward with plans to develop and expand the airport. One particular grant will provide funds to monitor weather systems that will make traveling safer. This is a win-win for travelers and for the economic development of the region,” said Sen. Menendez.

Central Jersey Regional introduced its development program in January 2004. The federal funds will aid in the airport’s development in significant ways. First, the airport will use $532,000 to start building new T-hangar taxi lanes. This will allow the one-runway airport to construct up to ten unit T-hangars. And second, the airport will use $50,160 to install an automated weather observing system (AWOS). This minute-by-minute tracking system is the primary tool airports use to determine incoming weather patterns. It also sends ground conditions to pilots landing at the airport.

Sens. Lautenberg and Menendez also announced that Woodbine Municipal Airport will receive $55,281 for obstruction removal around the Southern New Jersey airport.

“These are critical funds that will ensure Woodbine Municipal Airport meets FAA safety regulations. Passengers need to be assured of the airport’s safety, and these funds will accomplish that,” said Sen. Lautenberg.

Sen. Menendez said, “Ensuring passenger safety is a top priority for me. I welcome this obstruction removal grant for the Woodbine Municipal Airport as one part of a safety strategy that will protect New Jerseyans as they travel for business and pleasure.”

Source: Senator Frank R. Lautenberg

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