Columbia Regional Airport wins nearly $2 million grant

Columbia Regional Airport will now have more than $1.9 million to pay for airport improvements.

On Friday, Republican Missouri Rep. Vicky Hartzler announced the federal grant will total $1,945,937.

“This money will enable the airport to improve their runways and install taxiway lighting,” said Hartzler. “It is a vital component to the Columbia Regional Airport’s master plan to provide air service second to none and expand aid service, making Mid-Missouri a destination location for business development and personal travel.”

This comes as the airport continues to work on plans to build a new terminal.

United Airlines begins service to the airport in August.