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 to aid airports in Florida and New Jersey impacted by extended presidential Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFRs).
- These airports and their businesses have experienced significant revenue losses, with some FBOs losing up to $50,000 per holiday and over $1 million in net losses across affected airports in 2017.
- The funding, included in the fiscal 2019 Transportation spending bill, targets non-gateway airports and businesses, with a House bill also proposing an FAA study to allow approved GA pilots to fly during TFRs.
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