Bucks Co. Airports Awarded In Excess Of $2M In State Grants

BUCKS COUNTY, PA — Two airports in Bucks County will receive in excess of $2 million for facility improvements, infrastructure preservation and development from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation this week announced $1.1 million for the Quakertown Airport and in excess of $1 million for the Doylestown Airport.

The Quakertown Airport will use its grant to build three new hangars. The Doylestown Airport has earmarked $525,000 for the continued rehabilitation of hangars, $157,500 to demolish four structures on airport property and $360,000 to extend public water access to the terminal area of the airport.

Pennsylvania’s robust aviation industry employs over 226,000 people, provides nearly $12.5 billion in payroll and employment benefits, and has a $34 billion annual economic impact. In addition to providing travel options, airports also facilitate services such as air cargo and freight, police and law enforcement, emergency medical services, firefighting, and disaster and emergency response.

“Pennsylvania’s aviation industry provides good-paying jobs while linking communities to a larger transportation system that moves goods and people around the world,” said PennDOT Secretary Mike Carroll. “These investments are another example of Governor Shapiro’s focus on maintaining our infrastructure while also expanding business opportunities.”

The projects will be funded by the state Capital Budget through the Aviation Transportation Assistance Program, which is supported by bonds.