Baldwin allocates $8 million in Federal funds to Waukesha and Ashland airports

WISCONSIN LAW JOURNAL STAFF//August 8, 2024//

Aerial view of Milwaukee by Alaska Airlines Captain Matthew Even. Submitted photo.

WISCONSIN LAW JOURNAL STAFF//August 8, 2024//

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U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) announced Waukesha County Airport and John F. Kennedy Memorial Airport in Ashland County have been awarded more than $8 million in federal funding to enhance safety, upgrade facilities, and boost revenue.

“Investments in our local airports are vital for improving safety, enhancing infrastructure, and supporting economic growth,” said Baldwin. “This funding will help ensure that our airports in Wisconsin are well-equipped to handle increased traffic, improve safety measures, and continue to serve our communities and visitors effectively.”

Waukesha County Airport will receive more than $4.76 million to enhance runway safety. John F. Kennedy Memorial Airport in Ashland County will receive more than $3.4 million to rehabilitate existing paved Runway 2/20 and improve safety, according to Baldwin.

The funding for the projects comes from the Baldwin-backed annual appropriations legislation and a program Baldwin voted to re-authorize in Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization legislation.