WASHINGTON - U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood today announced a $4.2 million Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) grant for runway, taxi and apron rehabilitation at Fairmont Municipal Airport.

"This funding will help improve safety on Fairmont's main runway," said Secretary Hood. "Making important investments in our aviation system promotes safety and economic growth in communities across the country."

The FAA Airport Improvement Program (AIP) grant will rehabilitate Runway 13/31, as well as a parallel taxiway and the main aircraft parking apron. The project will begin this fall and is expected to take 150 days to complete.

"This project will boost the operational safety and efficiency of the airport, which in turn will benefit the economic growth of the community," said Acting FAA Administrator Michael Huerta.

AIP provides $3.35 billion in annual funding for projects that are vital to maintaining the safety, capacity and environmental stewardship of our nation's airports. More than 3,300 airports are eligible for AIP grants benefiting commercial passengers, cargo operations and general aviation activities throughout the nation.

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