These funds will go toward rehabilitating the airport’s existing apron, Brown’s announcement said.
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“The James M. Cox Dayton International Airport anchors tourism and commerce in Dayton,” Brown said in the statement. “This funding will enhance the safety and efficiency of the airport so it can remain a reliable option for the county and continue drive the region’s economy.”
The city’s aviation director, Terence Slaybaugh, called the money a “discretionary grant” for which the city applied.
The money will be an award in addition to the airport’s annual entitlement allocation that it receives as a passenger and cargo airport.
The grant will be used to replace tarmac and parking areas around the terminal.
“We were happy that we got it,” Slaybaugh said. “To compete in this program, we had to bid, design and award the contract to even be considered.”
Capital demands on airports nationwide are only growing, he added. “It’s as bad as the infrastructure talk on roads and bridges; airports are in the same boat.”
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