The opening of the new Panama City International Airport is closer. With the support of congress this is sure to be a favorite Airport of our visiting congressman. HAHA! By the way, this is the only Airport being built in the foreseeable future and it will be receiving the latest in technology.
New Panama City Airport to Receive $20 Million in Federal Grants
Posted: 7:27 PM May 21, 2009Last Updated: 7:27 PM May 21, 2009
U.S. Congressman Allen Boyd (D-North Florida) Thursday, announced a federal grant of $20 million will be awarded for the new Panama City-Bay County International Airport.
This funding, appropriated by Congress through the United States Department of Transportation (DOT), will be used on the third phase of construction of the airport.
“I am pleased that the Airport Authority will receive these significant federal funds to help complete this project,” said Congressman Boyd. “It is my hope that this new airport will strengthen our region’s transportation infrastructure and provide a new economic engine in Bay County.”
In May 2007, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), part of DOT, announced that it was committing at least $72 million in federal funding toward the relocation of the Panama City-Bay County International Airport. The release of this funding will be the latest step toward fulfilling this commitment.
The airport has a target open date of May 31, 2010.
Friday, May 22, 2009
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