Submitted by Rep. Rick Larsen’s office.

The U.S. Department of Transportation announced on April 14 that Washington state airports will receive more than $310 million in critical COVID-19 relief funding provided under the CARES Act. The CARES Act, which the president signed into law on March 27, included $10 billion in federal grants to support commercial and general aviation airports across the United States.

The Port of Friday Harbor is set to receive $1.055 million; Orcas, $1.041 million; Lopez, $30,000; and Friday Harbor Sea Plane Base, $20,000.

“Aviation means jobs in Washington state. In Northwest Washington, airports are critical economic drivers that connect Washingtonians and local businesses to communities and markets across the country and the world,” said Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02), chair of the House Aviation Subcommittee.