Youngstown airport gets federal funds

VIENNA – The Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport will receive $258,000 to purchase a de-icing vehicle that can be used to de-ice aircraft, including commercial planes.

U.S. Sen. George Voinovich said it is among $1.3 million in funds being released by the Federal Aviation Administration. The Vienna Township facility is among 13 Ohio airports being funded for various projects.

Voinovich, R-Ohio, said it’s critical that the government continue to upgrade the safety and efficiency of airports.