March 12, 2010
“The Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport is a critical transportation link for the Springfield area,” said Durbin. “This funding will help put Illinoisans to work and contribute to the long term ability of the Springfield Airport to serve travelers safely, securely, and efficiently.”
Durbin Announces More Than $1 Million in Grant Funding for Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
[WASHINGTON, DC] – Assistant Senate Majority Leader Dick Durbin (D-IL) announced today that the Department of Transportation (DOT) has awarded a $1,079,000 grant to the Springfield Airport Authority. This funding will be used to acquire new land for aircraft approaches, rehabilitate a runway, and improve safety and security at the Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport in Springfield, Illinois.“The Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport is a critical transportation link for the Springfield area,” said Durbin. “This funding will help put Illinoisans to work and contribute to the long term ability of the Springfield Airport to serve travelers safely, securely, and efficiently.”