REP. MIKE THOMPSON ANNOUNCES NAPA COUNTY AIRPORT GLIDESLOPE UP AND RUNNING
June 6, 2013
Thompson secured nearly $1.5 million for project
U.S. Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-5) today announced that the Napa County Airport's glideslope receiver system is operational. Over a nine year period, Thompson has secured funding on three separate occasions, totaling nearly $1.5 million for the project. The glideslope allows approaching pilots to land during periods of low visibility due to adverse weather conditions.
“This public safety project has been many years in the making and I am thrilled that we have finally crossed the finish line,” said Thompson. “With the glideslope up and running, it will enhance the safety of folks flying in and out. It will boost the use of our airport which will help local businesses and improve tourism. And, it will relieve pressure on other area airports.”
“This is an important safety tool for those who fly in and out of the Napa County Airport and it would not have been installed if it were not for Congressman Thompson's hard work,” said Napa County Airport Manager, Martin Pehl.
Thompson first secured $800,000 in a 2003 appropriations bill. He then secured $380,000 in a 2009 appropriations bill and $280,000 in a 2010 appropriations bill.
Before the instillation of the glideslope, aircraft arriving in Napa County during heavy storms or fog have been diverted to other area airports, such as those in Sacramento, San Francisco or Oakland.
Congressman Mike Thompson is proud to represent California's 5th Congressional District, which includes all or part of Contra Costa, Lake, Napa, Solano and Sonoma Counties. He is a senior member of the House Ways and Means Committee and the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence. Rep. Thompson is also a member of the fiscally conservative Blue Dog Coalition and chairs the bipartisan, bicameral Congressional Wine Caucus.
“This public safety project has been many years in the making and I am thrilled that we have finally crossed the finish line,” said Thompson. “With the glideslope up and running, it will enhance the safety of folks flying in and out. It will boost the use of our airport which will help local businesses and improve tourism. And, it will relieve pressure on other area airports.”
“This is an important safety tool for those who fly in and out of the Napa County Airport and it would not have been installed if it were not for Congressman Thompson's hard work,” said Napa County Airport Manager, Martin Pehl.
Thompson first secured $800,000 in a 2003 appropriations bill. He then secured $380,000 in a 2009 appropriations bill and $280,000 in a 2010 appropriations bill.
Before the instillation of the glideslope, aircraft arriving in Napa County during heavy storms or fog have been diverted to other area airports, such as those in Sacramento, San Francisco or Oakland.
Congressman Mike Thompson is proud to represent California's 5th Congressional District, which includes all or part of Contra Costa, Lake, Napa, Solano and Sonoma Counties. He is a senior member of the House Ways and Means Committee and the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence. Rep. Thompson is also a member of the fiscally conservative Blue Dog Coalition and chairs the bipartisan, bicameral Congressional Wine Caucus.
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