HILO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT TO RECEIVE $1.3 MILLION
IN FEDERAL GRANTS FOR AIRPORT IMPROVEMENTS

September 17, 2009

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

WASHINGTON --- Senator Daniel K. Inouye announced today that Hilo International Airport will receive two grants totaling more than $1.3 million from the U.S. Department of Transportation for taxiway construction.

The airport will receive a grant totaling $1,028,793 to construct two connecting taxiways and an additional grant for $276,886 to rehabilitate three taxiways at the airport.

“Maintaining this infrastructure is critical because it ensures that residents and visitors alike can reach all corners of Hawaii for business, pleasure, and family events.”