State Senator Chris Gebhard | Pennsylvania
State Senator Chris Gebhard | Pennsylvania
The Reading Regional/Carl A. Spaatz Field Airport will receive $1.5 million in state funds to construct a hangar and office building for the fixed base operator at the airport, according to Sen. Chris Gebhard (R-48). The airport originally served as an Army Air Force training airfield and now supports various activities including corporate and business flights, air charter, training, aerial inspection and pipeline patrol, as well as recreational flights to Orlando via Southwest Airlines. It also serves as a base of operations for Quest Diagnostics with its fleet of 24 aircraft used for transporting medical specimens.
“I am proud that my efforts to advocate for this funding paid off because the airport provides convenience and good-paying jobs to the region,” Gebhard said. “The funding will be used to jumpstart construction of a hangar that can house corporate aircraft and grow the customer base of the new facilities.”
Pennsylvania’s aviation industry employs more than 226,000 people, provides nearly $12.5 billion in payroll and employment benefits, and has a $34 billion annual economic impact. Airports in Pennsylvania not only offer travel options but also facilitate services such as air cargo and freight, police and law enforcement, emergency medical services, firefighting, and disaster response.
The project will be funded by the state capital budget through the Aviation Transportation Assistance Program, which is supported by bonds.
CONTACT: Alex Gamble
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