LoBiondo Announces More Than $600,000 to Cape May Airport

WASHINGTON — Cape May Airport is about to receive federal money for rehabilitation projects.
U.S. Congressman Frank A. LoBiondo (NJ-02), a member of the House Aviation Subcommittee, March 4 announced $601,166 in federal funding for the Cape May County airport from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The funding will be used for phase III rehabilitation of the taxiways at the airport. In February, LoBiondo announced that the airport had been awarded $1,326,775 also for the rehabilitation of its taxiways, which will include pavement milling, reconstruction, grading and the replacement of drainage piping.
“As we know, investing in our nation’s transportation infrastructure is a proven way to create jobs and grow our economy. This federal funding heading to Cape May County will be critical to the long-term economic growth of the region,” said LoBiondo in a release. “In continuing public-private partnership with local projects, this federal grant will go a long way to improve safety and security at the facilities for residents and visitors to Cape May County.”
“The Authority would like to thank Congressman LoBiondo for his efforts to secure this vital federal funding to rehabilitate Taxiways B and D at the Cape May Airport,” remarked James T. Johnson, Jr., Executive Director of the Delaware River and Bay Authority. “General aviation facilities rely on federal funding for infrastructure enhancements and security improvements, which provide the foundation required for continued aviation success and business development growth.”
The federal funding is awarded from the FAA’s Airport Improvement Program. Eligible projects include those improvements related to enhancing airport safety, capacity, security, and environmental concerns. Any professional services that are necessary for eligible projects — such as planning, surveying, and design — are eligible as is runway, taxiway, and apron pavement maintenance. Aviation demand at the airport must justify the projects, which must also meet Federal environmental and procurement requirements.