Congressman announces nearly $4 Million in funding for Paso Robles Airport
Congressman Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) announced $3,895,000 in federal funding to rehabilitate Taxiway A at the Paso Robles Municipal Airport.
The federal grant, awarded through the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) Airport Improvement Program, will support the rehabilitation of 1,900 feet of existing taxiway pavement and minimize foreign object debris that could interfere with safe airport operations. The funding will support the project's final phase, consisting of construction.
"Congressman Panetta's $3.9 million investment strengthens our airport's infrastructure and safety, supporting regional economic growth, public safety air operations, emergency response, and our future horizontal launch space port opportunities. We greatly appreciate his continued support of our city," said Paso Robles Mayor John Hamon.
In addition to charter and private use, Paso Robles Municipal Airport serves as an air operations support base for statewide public safety agencies and is the site of a propo…