Jamestown Airport receives funding

Washington (CSi)  U.S. Senator Heidi Heitkamp Thursday announced $400,000 in federal funding for needed updates at the Ellendale and Jamestown airports.

Heitkamp says, “An important part of keeping North Dakotans strong and safe in their communities is having reliable and safe transportation infrastructure. Many of our regional airports have felt the stress of North Dakota’s population growth, but with strong federal investments – like these funds provide – we can continue to make sure all North Dakotans are safe.”

These funds, authorized by the U.S. Department of Transportation, are distributed as follows:

Ellendale Municipal Airport – $300,000. These funds will be used to rehabilitate the current runway lighting system to improve safety for pilots during low visibility conditions.

Jamestown Regional Airport – $100,000. These funds will be used to reduce hazardous wildlife attractants and improve safety through wetland mitigation.

In May, as part of her Strong & Safe Communities Initiative, Heitkamp brought together community leaders from Bismarck, Minot, and surrounding towns to discuss the state’s transportation infrastructure needs. The discussion focused on the importance of building and expanding roads and bridges across North Dakota to both improve safety and keep up with the increase of traffic on the roads.

Also making the announcement U.S. Senator John Hoeven said, “Our airports play a critical role in North Dakota’s economic success,” Hoeven said. “Today’s DOT grants to the airport authorities in Jamestown and Ellendale will help keep pilots and passengers safe, and will allow these airports to continue to provide great service to central and south central North Dakota.”

As a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, Senator Hoeven works to support programs that invest in infrastructure and other services to meet the needs of North Dakota’s growing population and commerce.

 Representative  Kevin Cramer added, “Access to quality transportation is important for rural states like North Dakota. These funds provide resources for the Jamestown Regional Airport Authority to improve their facilities to serve the needs of their community.”