Tuesday, the city of Plymouth broke ground on a $2.5 million runway improvement project at the Plymouth Municipal Airport. Scheduled for completion in late July, the project includes reconstruction and rehabilitation of the existing runway surface, widening of the runway from 60 ft. to 75 ft., reconstruction of the taxiways, and relocation and improvement of the runway lighting system.

The project is made possible by a more than $2.2 million grant from the Federal Aviation Administration, as well as through matching funds from the Indiana Department of Transportation Office of Aviation and the city. In recent years, the city has invested approximately $500,000 in local funds to renovate 1960s era buildings and facilities at the airport. Airport Manager Dave Lattimer said, “The airport is thriving and it’s exciting to see this additional investment in our community. I’d particularly like to thank FAA Program Managers Michael Ferry and Robert Esquivel for their continued guidance and support for the airport,” said Lattimer.

The Plymouth Municipal Airport is home to 23 aircraft and to 4 businesses. Helicopter Online Ground School is the national leader in internet-based flight instruction and practical test preparation. Brian A. Smith A&P Mechanic provides all manner of maintenance services to area aircraft. Plymouth Sky Sports is the #1 rated skydiving experience in Indiana. And, the airport’s newest business is, Aeromotive, Inc., an innovative company which customizes aircraft interiors and upholstery. The airport is also the base for an active cadet squadron of the U.S. Air Force Auxiliary Civil Air Patrol.

Mayor Mark Senter said, “The Plymouth Municipal Airport is an important transportation gateway to our city and a key center of commerce and recreation for our region. The airport is another example of the positive growth underway in Plymouth and Marshall County,” the Mayor also stated.

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Source: The City of Plymouth; Inside INdiana Business