On June 7, the Senate Appropriations Committee approved $3.5 million in funding for airports in Florida and New Jersey that are being adversely affected by extended presidential TFRs. The money was included in the fiscal 2019 Transportation spending bill. Similar legislation was drafted by the House Appropriations Committee in early June.
Senate Sets Aside $3.5 Million to Aid Airports Impacted by Presidential TFRs
Key Takeaways:
- The Senate Appropriations Committee approved $3.5 million in funding for airports in Florida and New Jersey severely impacted by extended presidential Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFRs).
- Presidential TFRs have caused significant financial losses for these airports and FBOs, with affected facilities reporting over $1 million in net losses in 2017.
- The House version of the spending bill also requires the FAA to study procedures for allowing approved general aviation pilots to operate during presidential TFRs.
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