{"id":22626,"date":"2025-07-14T20:40:16","date_gmt":"2025-07-15T00:40:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.merkley.senate.gov\/?p=22626"},"modified":"2026-01-21T12:36:11","modified_gmt":"2026-01-21T17:36:11","slug":"wyden-merkley-hoyle-salinas-dexter-announce-5-15-million-for-airports-across-oregon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.merkley.senate.gov\/es\/wyden-merkley-hoyle-salinas-dexter-announce-5-15-million-for-airports-across-oregon\/","title":{"rendered":"Wyden, Merkley, Hoyle, Salinas, Dexter Announce $5.15 Million for Airports Across Oregon"},"content":{"rendered":"

Federal funds coming to airports in Aurora, Portland, Newport, Salem, John Day and Brookings.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Washington D.C.\u2014<\/em><\/strong>U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, along with U.S. Representatives Val Hoyle, Andrea Salinas and Maxine Dexter today announced $5.15 million combined in federal infrastructure investments at airports in Aurora, Portland,\u00a0Newport, Salem, John Day and Brookings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cAirports big and small are critical to keeping communities across the state connected and prepared to respond to natural disasters that include wildfires, winter weather and more,\u201d<\/strong> dijo Wyden. \u201cThese federal investments will help bolster local economies, improve service and enhance safety. I applaud these investments and will continue to fight for similar investments for Oregon airports in the future.\u201d<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cOregon\u2019s regional airports serve as vital hubs for our communities and economies \u2013 supporting local businesses, connecting travelers to world-class recreational opportunities, and providing essential lifelines during natural disasters,\u201d\u00a0<\/strong>dijo Merkley.\u00a0\u201cThis federal funding will allow Oregon regional airports to make critical infrastructure improvements that will benefit our communities and economy.\u202fI\u2019ll fight to protect the efficiency and safety of Oregon\u2019s airports and the folks who rely on them for business, travel, and so much more.\u201d\u202f<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cReliable, modern airport infrastructure is essential for the safety and economic vitality of our coastal communities,”<\/strong> dijo el representante Hoyle. “These grants provide almost $750,000 in federal funding for the Newport and Brookings airports to input a new weather monitoring system, lighting upgrades, and essential safety equipment that will improve operations for pilots, emergency responders, and travelers alike. These investments are a win for public safety, regional connectivity, and the long-term resilience of Oregon\u2019s South Coast.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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“As the Willamette Valley continues to grow and economic opportunities expand, we must ensure Oregon has alternative and safe transportation routes,”<\/strong> dijo el representante Salinas.\u00a0“I\u2019m proud to have helped secure this federal grant funding, which will improve the structural integrity of the tarmac so that the airport can continue safely serving our local community for years to come.”<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cInvestments in airport infrastructure are investments in public safety, regional resilience, and economic vitality,\u201d<\/strong> said Rep. Dexter. \u201cPortland was recently named the top airport in the nation and this funding will only further help keep Oregonians safe and our communities connected.\u201d <\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

The $5.15 million in grants from the Federal Aviation Administration will be distributed as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n