State Awards $1.5M For Improvements To Bucks County Airports

BUCKS COUNTY, PA — Two airports in Bucks County will receive more than $1.5 million from the state to pay for improvement projects, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation has announced.

The investments are part of $10 million in state funding that will be awarded to public-use airports across the state for facility improvements, infrastructure preservation and development. Pennsylvania’s robust aviation industry helps bolster economies across the Commonwealth, and supporting safe, reliable infrastructure is a key priority for the Shapiro administration, said officials.

“Our airports are gateways to local economies in the Commonwealth, providing Pennsylvania communities with thousands of jobs and millions of dollars in economic benefit each year,” said PennDOT Secretary Mike Carroll. “Governor Shapiro knows that investing in infrastructure leads directly to jobs and economic progress. This state support will improve our airports, make our infrastructure more resilient and stimulate regional business.”

The funds will help pay for the following projects in Bucks County:

• Doylestown Airport will receive $1.25 million to construct a new fuel farm. Two new 12,000-gallon tanks will be installed, one for JetA and one for AvGas. A self-serve AvGas pump also is included in the project. An additional $150,000 of state funds will be used to repave and reseal aircraft parking areas and taxiways.
• Quakertown Airport will receive $150,000 to repave and reseal the runway, aprons, and taxi lanes.

“I want to thank Governor Shapiro for making this infrastructure investment in our local economy,” said State Senator Steve Santarsiero, whose legislative district includes Doylestown.

“The Doylestown Airport is a crucial driver in our local economy and every dollar spent on this critical infrastructure leads to more than twice the value to our local economy, to more jobs, and to more opportunity for our residents,” said State Representative Tim Brennan. “Bucks County is very appreciative of the Shapiro administration recognizing the importance of these projects and for the Commonwealth's continued investment in the region.”

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