Harrisburg, July 23, 2013 – Sen. Judy Schwank (D-Berks) today said the Reading Regional Airport will receive state funding to make safety improvements and increase the quality of air travel in Pennsylvania.
“Thanks to PennDOT’s aviation development program, the Reading Regional/Carl A. Spaatz Field will get $37,500 to remove runway obstructions and make general improvements,” Schwank said. “This extra support will help Reading Regional compete with larger airports in surrounding areas and bring business to Berks County.”
Located on Route 183, Reading Regional Airport is a full-service transportation center serving a growing part of southeastern Pennsylvania. Reading Regional opened as a civil airport in 1938 and is served by three charter airlines.
Nineteen airports in 17 counties across Pennsylvania will receive a portion of the $2.1 million state investment. The grants are funded by Pennsylvania’s jet fuel tax and were approved by the State Transportation Commission.
“This grant will allow Reading Regional to continue safely serving the people of Berks County,” Schwank said.
For more details about the state’s 2013 transportation program, click here.
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