U.S. Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) today congratulated Anacortes and Arlington airports for receiving grants from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).  According the FAA, the Port of Anacortes will receive $1 million to increase safety and improve operations at the Anacortes Airport by acquiring an emergency generator, constructing an access road and an apron, installing gate locking controls on the fence, and rehabilitating the taxiway.  The City of Arlington will receive $ 150,000 for a study to update the master plan for current and future management of Arlington Municipal Airport.

“These airports are economic engines for our local economy, and it’s a smart federal investment to keep them running strong,” said Larsen, a member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. “According to the Washington State Department of Transportation, Arlington Airport supports over 300 local jobs and Anacortes Airport supports over 100 local jobs. I will keep working in Congress to invest in local communities and help create jobs in Northwest Washington.”

In April, Larsen toured the Arlington Airport and congratulated them on another federal grant announced last month which will provide $1.05 million to help strengthen the taxiway and improve airplane traffic circulation.