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Senators Cory Gardner R-CO and Michael Bennet D-CO announced the Federal Aviation Administration FAA will award a 3.5 million Airport Improvement Program AIP grant to Grand Junction Regional Airport GJT in Grand Junction Colorado. This funding will be used for runway construction. This airport grant announcement is great news for Coloradans and the many travelers who visit our state every year said Senator Gardner. Grand Junction Regional Airport serves as a gateway to the Western Slope and Im pleased to see this grant awarded to improve its facility. Ill continue working to support Colorados transportation priorities at the federal level.This funding will go a long way in making key infrastructure improvements to Grand Junction Regional Airport to the benefit of Coloradans and travelers alike said Senator Bennet. Our regional airports play an important role in connecting residents and driving economic development in our state. Were glad to see this investment in Grand Junction and will continue to work to support our states infrastructure needs.Senators Gardner Bennet and Congressman Tipton sent a letter to FAA Acting Administrator Daniel Elwell in March of 2019 supporting Grand Junction Regional Airports applications for Federal Aviation Administration Supplemental AIP funding to improve their facilities.