Local airports set to receive grant money

9:00 PM, Jul 30, 2012   |    comments
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Dozens of airports across the state are set to receive millions in federal and state grants. The money will go toward infrastructure and other improvements.

More than $600,000 was awarded to McGhee Tyson, and the airport is planning to use the money for a terminal roof replacement after hail damage last spring.

Downtown Island Airport is also set to get a little more than $700,000.

In total, $18.3 million in grants will go to 20 Tennessee airports.

The state Department of Transportation's aeronautics division makes these grants available.