Schwank, Jozwiak: Reading Airport to Receive $300,000

August 28, 2019

READING, August 28, 2019 – Gov. Tom Wolf approved $348,750 in grant funds through PennDOT’s Aviation Transportation Assistance Program, Aviation Development Program, and the Multimodal Fund for Reading Airport to make infrastructure and equipment upgrades State Sen. Judy Schwank (D-Berks) and State Rep. Barry Jozwiak (R-5th District) announced. 

The funds will help Reading Regional Airport acquire snow removal equipment ($18,750), rehabilitate portions of the north and west apron pavement areas ($150,000) and construct a de-icing material storage building ($180,000).

“Reading Regional Airport continues to be an integral part of our local transportation infrastructure and regional economy,” Schwank said.  “This important investment of state resources will help ensure the airport has the operational capabilities to meet the aviation needs of businesses located there and other users of the facility for many years to come.”

“This is an important state investment in one of our region’s valuable assets,” Jozwiak said. “These investments will ensure the airport is able to provide quality and reliable service during the cold winters we experience in our region.  We are fortunate to have an airport, because they add a lot of value to a region’s economic vitality.”

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Schwank Says Airport Grant Will Help Facility Better Serve Berks

July 24, 2013

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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