NEWARK, N.J. – U.S. Sens. Frank R. Lautenberg (D-NJ) and Robert Menendez (D-NJ) today announced that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has awarded a total of $157,225 for runway improvements to the Cape May and Millville Airports.  Millville will receive $88,350 and Cape May will receive $68,875 to help redesign drainage systems and prevent flooding on runways, taxiways and aprons.
    
    “We must work to better ensure the safety of fliers,” Sen. Lautenberg said.  “These improvements to the airports in Millville and Cape May will help prevent flooding, make runways more available and make those runways better prepared in case an emergency landing becomes necessary.”

    Senator Menendez said: “The modernization of our state’s airports, both big and small, helps ensure the efficiency and safety that the flying public and businesses depend upon. This funding will help keep the planes moving at Millville and Cape May, which helps reduce delays and bolster the economy.”

    Since May, the New Jersey Senators have announced more than $17 million for upgrades and repairs at airports across the state. 
 
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