Rep. Kaptur Heralds $194,358 DOT Award for Erie-Ottawa International Airport

Grant to fund construction of needed 600 foot taxiway

WASHINGTON, DC– Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) heralded news today that $194,358 has been awarded to the Erie-Ottawa International Airport in Port Clinton, Ohio by the U.S. Department of Transportation for the construction of a 600 foot taxiway to provide access to aircraft hangers.

“The Erie-Ottawa International Airport is an important resource for Ottawa County and the surrounding communities,” said Rep. Kaptur. “This federal investment will support airport upgrades that improve the facility for visitors to and residents of the area alike. The Erie-Ottawa International Airport is a crown jewel of Ottawa County and an economic driver for the region. I look forward to seeing the improvements, and their positive economic effects, firsthand.”

Stan Gebhart, Director of the Erie-Ottawa International Airport added, “this money will go to further growth and facility expansion at our airport, one of the few airports in the region that could be self-sustaining. This new taxiway allows for more hangar space which brings more airplanes to the airport and allows more to be based here. That growth helps support the long-term viability of the airport. On behalf of the folks here at Erie-Ottawa International, the airport authority and the community, I would like to thank everyone involved in this grant award for their support.”

Erie-Ottawa International Airport is 3.5 miles east of Port Clinton, OH, and brings passengers into the region for nearby fishing, golf, amusement parks, wineries and the Lake Erie islands. It is the largest airport between Cleveland and Toledo. Its 5,000 ft./ 4,000 ft. crossing runways can accommodate a wide range of aircraft from private planes to large business jets.

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