Congressman Aderholt Announces Grant for Fort Payne Airport

Washington, D.C. — Today, Congressman Robert Aderholt announced a grant from the United States Department of Transportation that will benefit the airport in the city of Fort Payne in DeKalb County.

“I’m pleased to announce that Fort Payne’s Isbell Field will be receiving $ 829,227.00. The funds will be used for taxilane improvements at the airport.  As a member of Congress, and specifically a member of the House Appropriations Committee, I strongly believe in these types of investment in our infrastructure.  When most Americans think of infrastructure, these types of improvements are what they are thinking about and these are the types I support.

“Improving the infrastructure at our general aviation airports is an important component of economic development.  A new manufacturing job, or a new job in the hospitality industry, both might have started with a company first landing at the local airport to visit the area.  Congratulations to Fort Payne and the DeKalb County area in receiving this grant.”

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