Funds to Provide Lee Airport New Taxiway and More Aircraft Parking --- Repave Freeway strips

BWI AIRPORT, MD (August 30, 2004) - Maryland Governor Robert L. Ehrlich, Jr., today announced a $170,748 Maryland Aviation Administration (MAA) grant for Lee Airport.  Edgewater Airfield will use the State grant to expand aircraft storage capacity and to improve the ability for airplanes to move around the airport. "General aviation plays a vital role in generating revenue and developing business opportunities for the State," said Governor Ehrlich.  "The improvements at Lee Airport are an investment in the future for Maryland general aviation.  This grant funding will help ensure Lee Airport continues to grow and meet customer demand in the region."  "The continued growth into southern Anne Arundel County is providing essential services for our citizens," said Delegate Robert A. Costa (District 33B).  "This State grant will provide additional opportunities for Lee Airport to provide desperately needed services to enable mobility of commerce into our community." The $170,748 in MAA funding will enable the Lee Airport Authority to construct a new taxiway as an alternate route for aircraft to enter the southwest end of the runway.  The addition will increase aircraft parking and enhance airport revenue opportunities.  Funds to Provide Freeway Airport with Improved Runway and Taxiways BWI AIRPORT, MD (August 26, 2004) - Maryland Governor Robert L. Ehrlich, Jr., today announced a $255,965 Maryland Aviation Administration (MAA) grant for Freeway Airport.  The State aviation grant will provide funding for critical airfield improvements at the airport facility in Prince George's County. "Freeway Airport is a critical link to general aviation in the State of Maryland and the entire Washington region," said Governor Ehrlich. "This aviation grant represents Maryland's commitment to the safety and reliability of public-use airports statewide."  "Freeway Airport is an important recreation and economic development treasure for Prince George's County," said Senator Leo E. Green (District 23).  "I appreciate this State funding, which will improve the airfield for all users." "I applaud the fine efforts of the Maryland Aviation Administration to publicly announce an aviation grant for Freeway Airport," said Delegate Marvin E. Holmes, Jr., (District 23B).  "This action again depicts the great State of Maryland as a place of opportunities." The $255,965 in MAA funding will be used to widen and repave the airfield's runway and taxiways, providing increased safety for aircraft.  The improvements will ensure safe aircraft taxi operations.