Main runway at the airport

BETHEL – Sullivan County has been awarded a $1.26 million grant from the FAA to rehabilitate the general aviation apron and two associated taxi lanes at Sullivan County International Airport in the Town of Bethel.

“The continuing upgrade and maintenance of the county airport is critical to continued safety and operation of the airport,” said Legislature Chairman Jonathan Rouis.

The existing pavements are in very poor condition and require rehabilitation to enhance airport safety, said County Public Works Commissioner Robert Meyer.

“It is something that has been needed. It’s something that is used by the flying public, the general aviation community at the airport and fortunately the FAA has seen the importance and the merits of that,” he said.

The grant will cover 95 percent of the total cost of the work at the airport with 2.5 percent of the remainder being covered by the state and the other 2.5 percent – some $33,000 – covered by the county.

Sullivan County Airport is a general aviation facility maintained by the Sullivan County Division of Public Works.