McClellan Announces USDOT Grant Funding for Richmond International Airport

Washington, D.C.  — Today, Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan (VA-04) announced the Capital Region Airport Commission was awarded a U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) Small Community Air Service Development Program (SCASDP) grant. The Capital Region Airport Commission, which oversees Richmond International Airport (RIC), will receive $1,000,000 in federal funding to support air service operations and expand service to the Pacific Northwest.

Richmond International Airport serves nearly 50,000 passengers every day, accounting for more than 4,000,000 passengers annually. 

“Richmond International Airport is an important hub for travel, tourism, and commerce in Virginia’s Fourth District,” said Congresswoman McClellan. “This federal funding is incredibly welcomed news, especially as the airport continues to report record-breaking numbers of passengers. Congratulations to Richmond International Airport on winning this competitive grant. I am confident this funding will help further enhance their airport operations and support Richmond’s growing economy.”

“Richmond International Airport (RIC) is grateful to be named a recipient of a $1 million Small Community Air Service Development Program grant award from the U.S. Department of Transportation. The Airport plans to use this significant funding to help obtain nonstop service to Seattle, Washington, which will provide greater connectivity and access between the people and businesses of the Richmond region and the Pacific Northwest as well as to beyond points in Alaska and western Canada,” said Perry J. Miller, A.A.E., I.A.P., President and CEO of the Capital Region Airport Commission. “I also appreciate the strong support from our Congressional delegation, Senators Warner and Kaine and Representatives McClellan, Wittman, and Spanberger, who are staunch advocates for the Airport and for air service for Virginia’s Capital Region.”

For more information on the U.S. Department of Transportation’s SCASDP grants, visit their website. 

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