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DeLand Airport wins FAA apron grant, advances taxiway and T‑hangar upgrades as operations surge
Summary
Airport manager reported a $2.3 million FAA grant to rehab the west apron, announced a $300,000 airfield‑restripe grant, and outlined an 18‑month airport master plan, taxiway lighting design and T‑hangar electrical upgrades amid rising flight operations and state legislation limiting landing fees.
Airport Manager John Iff presented the municipal airport budget and capital program at the City of DeLand budget workshop, reporting a major FAA grant award and several projects to accommodate rising operations.
The airport received roughly $2.3 million from the Federal Aviation Administration to rehabilitate the west apron (the former closed runway area) and add 29 aircraft tie‑down spaces and LED taxiway lighting. The airport also secured a roughly $300,000 grant to restripe airfield markings; Mr. Iff said the restripe work will begin soon.
Why it matters: DeLand's airport operations have risen sharply over the past decade (Iff said operations…
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