“General aviation in South Dakota plays a critical role with its citizens, businesses, farms and ranches, and is important to the state’s economy,” says Transportation secretary Darin Bergquist. According to the 2010-2030 South Dakota State Aviation System Plan, the aviation industry supports over 7,000 jobs, $800 million in business sales and provides more than $250 […]
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Federal Grants Issued to 10 South Dakota Airports
Ten airports in South Dakota are getting $1.3 million from the U.S. Transportation Department through a program administered by the Federal Aviation Administration. The grants go toward improvements related to airport safety, capacity, security, and environmental concerns. Airports receiving grants are located at Belle Fourche, Britton, Custer, Vermillion, Martin, Murdo, Webster, Faulkton, Wagner and Bison […]