OSHKOSH, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) — An area airport is getting a grant to improve operations and safety.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced two Wisconsin airports will receive federal funding through the FAA Contract Tower Program. This funding, available through the Infrastructure Law (BIL), will modernize airport control towers with current technology and other operational enhancements.
Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh will receive $200,000 and Central Wisconsin Airport in Mosinee will receive $608,000.
“Congratulations to two great airports for well-deserved BIL grants that will advance control tower technology and offer greater safety features,” WisDOT Secretary Craig Thompson said. “Wittman Regional Airport is familiar to many who participate in EAA AirVenture annually and it serves a vital role year-round for the businesses and travelers of the Fox River Valley. C-Way is critical to central Wisconsin, including the Marshfield Clinic, Wausau and Stevens Point.”
Wittman Regional Airport will use the grant money toward replacing old control tower equipment for better safety and lower operational costs. As the world’s busiest airport each year during EAA, safety is very important to Wittman.
Meanwhile, Central Wisconsin Airport will replace outdated equipment and overhaul control tower functionality. It will also add a tracking system and improve radio communication between the tower and on-the-ground support vehicles.
