The Butler-Pittsburgh Regional Airport is set to receive a significant amount of funding from federal relief dollars.
The Butler County Commissioners approved nearly $1 million in federal funds to the airport as it plans for expansion and improvements.
Around $253,000 will go toward water and sewage installation. The remaining funds will help pay for the new airport manager and other staff.
Commissioner Kim Geyer says the airport relies right now on three revenue streams: grants, on-site leases, and fuel sales. She says with the new funding to coming to the airport, they have a chance to develop the land and potentially build a corporate air park.
The commissioners say this is the most money the county has ever invested in the airport. They did however note that this is a one-time agreement, and that they are not agreeing to pay the manager’s salary in perpetuity. They believe the funds will help the airport develop other revenue streams and eventually become self-sufficient.
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