Congressman Nick Langworthy Announces FAA Grants for Wellsville & Olean Airports

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Nick Langworthy (NY-23) announced the Federal Aviation Administration has awarded $76,762 to the Wellsville Airport and $33,250 to the Olean Airport for designing a new hangar and a new gate, respectively. 

Specifically, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded this grant to the Town of Wellsville in order to reconstruct an existing 15,000-square-foot hangar used for aircraft storage. For the City of Olean, the funds will be used to reconstruct two existing gates.

“Investing in our local airports is essential to strengthening our regional infrastructure and economy,”said Congressman Langworthy.“I’m proud to support these FAA grants, which will help Wellsville and Olean airports make needed upgrades that improve safety, access, and future growth opportunities for our communities.”

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