Source: United States Senator for Nebraska Deb Fischer
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), a member of the Senate Commerce Committee, today announced that Grand Island Central Regional Airport will receive $1.04 million and Kearney Regional Airport will receive $1.01 million. These investments from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill will go toward airport improvements.
Senator Fischer voted for the bill, which passed Congress and was signed into law by the president.
“Nebraska’s airports keep our communities connected and allow for world-class Nebraska goods to be brought to market. I’m pleased to see million-dollar investments in the Grand Island and Kearney airports through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill. With these resources the airports can make upgrades that will improve air travel in Central Nebraska,” said Senator Fischer.
“Kearney Regional Airport is excited to receive additional funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure bill. This funding will be used for much needed airport improvement projects. We appreciate Senator Fischer’s longstanding support for Nebraska airports,” said Jim Lynaugh, Airport Manager, Kearney Regional Airport.
The Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill made significant investments in airports across Nebraska, totaling approximately $2.9 billion over the next five years. A list of the breakdown of these initial investments by airport is below.
Grand Island Central Regional Airport – $1,045,720
The Lincoln Airport – $1,754,998
Kearney Regional Airport – $1,013,815
North Platte Regional Airport – $1,010,453
Omaha Eppley Airfield – $7,275,037
Western Nebraska Regional Airport – $1,011,482
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