St. Pete-Clearwater Airport Gets $1.5 Million FAA Grant

ST Generator The Federal Aviation Administration has awarded the St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport a $1.5 million grant to improve safety and security and for renovation of the terminal, airport spokeswoman Michele Routh said. The airport's terminal was built in 12 phases over the past 50 years. "With passenger airlines, cargo, general aviation and military operations, the airport is important in our U.S. transportation system and we appreciate Congressman [C.W. Bill] Young's support," airport director Noah Lagos says in a written statement. The money also will provide for things such as a new generator for the airport's fire and rescue department and an airfield drainage study, Routh said. Airport officials expect additional FAA grants.