Regional airports receive funds

DENVER – More than $5.7 million was awarded to airports throughout the state including the Boulder Municipal Airport, Erie Municipal Airport and Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport.

The $5.74 million was disbursed among 49 airports and one aviation association throughout Colorado to be used for capital improvements. The grants ranged from nearly $4,000 to $250,000.

The Boulder Municipal Airport received $32,000 for pavement improvements, the Erie Municipal Airport received $206,604 for pavement improvements and to help fund a new fuel system, and the Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport received $185,094 for pavement improvements, fencing and an environmental study.

Each municipality or county will also contribute…