Kent State Airport Lands $600,000 Federal Grant

The money will be used toward the airport's master plan to maintain environmental standards and meet aviation demands in the area.

Six-hundred-thousand dollars will land in the hands of Kent State University official's hands soon after Sen. Sherrod Brown and Rep. Tim Ryan announced the airport in Stow will get a Federal Aviation Administration grant.  The money will be used to identify future needs of the airport and benefit the administration's master plan. The two politicians offered these quotes in a press release: “Kent State University Airport provides important travel services to Stow and Kent-area small businesses, pilots, and visitors. This funding will improve the safety and efficiency of the airport so it can remain a reliable option for the region," Brown said.  "This grant for Kent State’s Airport will help the university continue to meet the aviation …

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