Governor Doyle approves $1,364,822 for projects at Outagamie County Airport

November 24, 2008

Governor Jim Doyle has approved $1,364,822 for several improvement projects at the Outagamie County Regional Airport, in Appleton. The Governor's action releases $618,680 in state funds towards these projects, with Outagamie County contributing $186,813. The Federal Aviation Administration is providing $559,329. U.S. Rep. Steve Kagen was instrumental in securing some of the federal funds for the project.

According to Andrew Trimble, airport development engineer with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation, the projects will continue Phase 3 of the general aviation relocation project at the airport. One of the main goals of the relocation is to provide separation between commercial and civil users of the airfield. This phase of the project will construct a new connector taxiway that will allow aircraft to move more efficiently. A self-service refueling area will be added for general aviation aircraft. Landscaping the new access road to the relocated general aviation area at the airport will provide an attractive business appearance to the entrance area, Trimble said.

The projects are expected to begin in fall 2008 and should be completed by summer 2009.

The Outagamie County Regional Airport is home to 52 single-engine, 13 multi-engine and 4 jet aircraft, and is served by four airlines. Altogether, there are nearly 50,000 take-offs and landings at the airport each year.

For more information, contact:
Andrew Trimble, WisDOT Airport Development Engineer
(608) 267-0454, andrew.trimble@wisconsin.gov