The Ellis County Press: Lancaster Airport: More than $300,000 approved for improvements

Lancaster Airport: More than $300,000 approved for improvements
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Megan Gray on 09/02/2010 10:48:00


LANCASTER - Texas Department of Transportation awarded $309,111 to the
Lanc-aster Municipal Airport during their monthly meeting Monday, Aug. 30.
According to a news release from TxDOT, the allocated funds will be used for
airport improvements including land purchase reimbursement.
Project costs will be funded through TxDOT’s Aviation Facilities Grant
Program, which preserves and improves the state’s general aviation system and
the city of Lancaster.
Arrivals and departures from community airports account for more than three
million flight hours per year and provide aircraft facilities for agricultural,
medical, business and commuter use.