Airport Funding
Summary
Midland just snagged a $12.6 million federal grant to upgrade local airports, and the best part is that Washington is footing 90% of the bill. That means major infrastructure upgrades with barely a scratch on our local taxpayer wallets.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 2
Impact analysis
Local taxpayers get off super cheap, funding only 10% while Uncle Sam covers the other $11.3+ million.
Local flyers, travelers, and taxpayers who get upgraded airport facilities without a massive property tax hike.
No groups negatively affected
Mentions & discussions (2)
Airport shuttle Red Raider Rides gets Midland approval
Midland International Airport.Luke DiasMidland City Council has authorized the issuance of an operating certificate for Red Raider Rides LLC, an airport shuttle service used by Midland International Air and Spa...
Midland City Council approves grant funds from the FAA for airport projects
Midland International Airport.Luke DiasMidland City Council has approved accepting grant funds from three Federal Aviation Administration grants, Nos. 78, 80 and 82. The grants total $986,254, $11,276,478 and $...
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