Griffith Announces $1 Million DOT Grant to Develop Mountain Empire Airport

The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has awarded the Smyth Wythe Airport Commission, based in Wythe County, Virginia, a $1,000,000 grant. The funding supports the Mountain Empire Airport (MKJ) East End Hangar Development project. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: “I am proud that most of my community project funding request, also known as an earmark, was approved to deliver federal funds to the Mountain Empire Airport. “This DOT grant for $1,000,000 helps the Smyth Wythe Airport Commission update facilities at Mountain Empire Airport for enhanced aircraft storage.” BACKGROUND These funds come as a result of Congressman Griffith’s community funding project requests for Fiscal Year 2024 . More storage hangars will help Mountain Empire Airport meet requests for aircraft storage. ###