Contact: Barbara Riley
Thursday, August 3, 2006

WASHINGTON, DC – United States Senator John Sununu (R-NH) today (8/3) announced that the Laconia Municipal Airport is set to receive $2.7 million through the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Officials plan to use these resources, which are in addition to $5 million in FAA funds that were announced in April, to construct a taxiway and reconstruct a runway at the airport.

“Laconia Municipal Airport is a valuable part of the Lakes Region’s transportation infrastructure, providing an air link to and from the area for visitors and residents,” said Sununu. “These resources represent a long-term investment in the airport. Constructing a new taxiway and pursuing runway rehabilitation efforts will help to ensure that Laconia’s airport continues to be a safe, viable option for air travel.”

These additional project funds are made available to help the airport comply with FAA regulations. Under the initiative, Runway 8-26 – the airport’s lone runway, which has an instrument landing system (ILS) approach – will be reconstructed. Additionally, in accordance with FAA guidelines, a new parallel taxiway will be constructed to accommodate aircraft that use the ILS.

For more information, call Airport Manager Diane Cooper at 603-524-5003.