Rep. Kaptur Celebrates $100,800 Award for Middle Bass Island Airport

Supports wildlife hazard assessment, replacement snow removal equipment

WASHINGTON, D.C.— Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-9) celebrated news today that Middle Bass Island Airport, managed by Put-in-Bay Township Port Authority, has been awarded $100,800 by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to support safety measures and upgrades at the facility. The award allows the airport to acquire replacement snow removal equipment and conduct a wildlife hazard assessment.

“Maintaining our region’s infrastructure is vital, especially at Put-in-Bay where tourism is a major part of the economy,” said Rep. Kaptur. “The measures supported by this award will help ensure that the Middle Bass Island Airport can deliver safe and reliable service to residents and visitors throughout the year. This is especially important in winter when the weather can be unpredictable, and Middle Bass Island sure has had enough experience with Old Man Winter and its snow, ice, and harsh winds. I am grateful to the FAA for supporting this important transportation resource.”

The award will allow the airport to acquire a replacement snow removal carrier vehicle and plow, improving the airport’s ability to clear the airfield during inclement weather. It will also support a wildlife assessment that will identify and track numbers, locations, and movement of wildlife species on and around the airfield. Middle Bass Island Airport is a public airport that maintains 1,852 feet of runway.

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