Funding will be used to expand passenger screening capabilities and hold room areas, replace aged jet bridges
With this funding, Harrisburg International Airport has received more than $60.2 million in federal funding since the start of 2021; Lancaster Airport has received more than $13.38 million
Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Bob Casey (D-PA) and John Fetterman (D-PA) are announcing that Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) and Lancaster Airport (LNS) are receiving $7,500,000 and $2,700,000, respectively, in new infrastructure funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Airport Terminal Program, created by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.
“This funding for South Central Pennsylvania’s airports will help get passengers where they need to go more quickly and safely while reducing passenger congestion,” said Senator Casey. “This is not only an investment in a safe and efficient airport experience for passengers but an investment in the success of South Central Pennsylvania’s economic future.”
“I am proud to join with Senator Casey and my colleagues to announce this multimillion-dollar grant from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law for the Harrisburg International and Lancaster Airports,” said Senator Fetterman. “This funding is another great example of how the Biden administration is delivering wins for Pennsylvania infrastructure and the economy of our Commonwealth.”
The funding for Harrisburg International Airport will be used to replace up to six existing jet bridges, improving passenger boarding safety. The airport has received a total of $60.2 million in federal investments since the start of 2021. Lancaster Airport has received $13.38 million in the same period of time. The latest award for Lancaster will be used to expand the airport’s screening capacity and hold room areas, allowing the airport to handle a larger volume of passengers.
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