Griffith Announces $1 Million DOT Grant to Develop Mountain Empire Airport

Tuesday, August 19, 2025 | W. P. Jackson Krug (202-225-3861)

The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has awarded the Smyth Wythe Airport Commission, based in Wythe County, Virginia, a $1,000,000 grant. The funding supports the Mountain Empire Airport (MKJ) East End Hangar Development project. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:

 

“I am proud that most of my community project funding request, also known as an earmark, was approved to deliver federal funds to the Mountain Empire Airport.

 

“This DOT grant for $1,000,000 helps the Smyth Wythe Airport Commission update facilities at Mountain Empire Airport for enhanced aircraft storage.”

 

BACKGROUND

 

These funds come as a result of Congressman Griffith’s community funding project requests for Fiscal Year 2024.

 

More storage hangars will help Mountain Empire Airport meet requests for aircraft storage.

 

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