Hudson continues advocacy for Concord-Padgett Regional Airport
WASHINGTON, D.C.— U.S. Rep. Richard Hudson (R-NC) sent a letter to the Federal Aviation Administration to support the contract tower program and ensure Concord-Padgett Regional Airport receives the necessary Airport Improvement Program grants.
“The impact of Concord-Padgett Regional Airport on our economy and community can’t be overstated,” Hudson said. “You can count on me to continue to support our airport and push for new opportunities.”
Concord-Padgett Regional Airport is one of 256 airports in the country that participates in the federal contract tower program. This year’s FAA reauthorization includes a provision, Section 152, which authorizes the FAA to provide AIP grants from the small airport fund to an airport participating in the contract tower program for the purpose of constructing an air traffic control tower and for the acquisition and installation of related equipment. Recently, the U.S. Contract Tower Association spoke to the FAA about this provision and felt it was necessary for congressional input to encourage the immediate implementation of this critical improvement.
“Concord-Padgett Regional Airport appreciates Congressman Hudson’s commitment in supporting the Federal Contract Tower Program,” Dirk B. Vanderleest, C.M., Aviation Director at Concord-Padgett Regional Airport, said. “The airport is responsible for all acquisition and maintenance equipment, and these funds are critical to our continued success. The airport is one of the keys to economic growth in the City of Concord and Cabarrus County.”