The Redding Airport receives funding to rehabilitate the runway. Photo courtesy of Congressman Doug LaMalfa

WASHINGTON D.C., MD (MPG) - June 13, Congressman Doug LaMalfa (R-Richvale) released the following statement after the Federal Aviation Administration awarded $24,393,884 to rehabilitate the runway at Redding Regional Airport.  

“Redding Regional Airport is an important rural hub for commercial travel, aerial firefighting and general aviation in the North State,” said Representative Doug LaMalfa. “This funding will renew the runway and improve overall safety, helping ensure that Redding remains a reliable option for commercial service. I’ve worked closely with local officials to make sure small, rural airports like this one aren’t overlooked when it comes to federal support.”

“The City of Redding and Redding Regional Airport greatly appreciate the years of collaboration with our federal partners that made securing this Federal Aviation Administration grant possible,” said City of Redding Airports Manager Andrew Solsvig. "This funding is vital to advancing the essential improvements to our airfield infrastructure. The airport runway is decades old and approaching the end of its useful life. This project is essential to ensure long-term safety and reliability of aircraft operations, while also bringing the airfield into compliance with federal regulations. Planned improvements include resurfacing the runway and blast pads, upgrading runway lighting to energy-efficient LEDs, and replacing all airfield signage.”

“The city is immensely grateful for the work Congressman Doug LaMalfa and his team have done to make this grant happen,” said Tenessa Audette, City of Redding Council Member. “Redding and the North State will be served in fire season, family season and every season in between with a new and improved runway.”