Salazar announces grant to update Aspen-Pitkin County Airport master plan

Washington, D.C. – Congressman John Salazar today announced a grant of $466,888 to update the airport master plan at Aspen-Pitkin County/Sardy Field Airport. The intent of the grant funding is to identify future airport development needs and to meet current planning requirements.

“I hope this funding will help the Aspen-Pitkin County airport in its goal of enhancing air service for residents and pilots in the region,” said Congressman Salazar. “I am proud to continue to support these efforts and I will work to provide necessary funding for future projects that will improve our infrastructure and strengthen our economy.”

Jim Elwood, Director of Aviation for Aspen-Pitkin County Airport/Sardy Field offered the following comment on the funding:

“We’re really pleased with this support. It’s an important project locally and it’s important that the master plan moves forward so the airport can continue to meet the community’s needs and interests.”

For information on this project please contact Jim Elwood, Director of Aviation, Aspen-Pitkin County Airport/Sardy Field, Aspen, Colorado, (970) 920-5384.