Politics & Government

State Awards $2.5 Million for Trenton-Mercer Airport Upgrades

"Regional airports such as Trenton-Mercer are an increasingly important part of New Jersey's transportation network," NJ DOT Commissioner James Simpson said.

New Jersey Acting Gov. Kim Guadagno and NJ Department of Transportation Commissioner James Simpson on Thursday announced $2.5 million in state funds to rehabilitate nearly 27,000 square yards of an airport taxiway to improve safety and and swift airplane access to runways at the Trenton-Mercer Airport.

The money is the first part of a $12 million project to upgrade several taxiways at the airport. The work includes paving, grading, and installing lights, drainage and pavement markings. In addition to the $2.5 million, Mercer County will contribute is $132,000 and will seek grants from the Federal Aviation Administration for the rest.

“The commitment Frontier Airlines has made to make Trenton-Mercer Airport the base of its East Coast operations will boost the region’s economy, creating new jobs and opportunities for residents right here in Mercer County,” Guadagno said. “These improvements will help Frontier better serve its customers while also contributing to the long-term and ongoing success of Trenton-Mercer Airport.”

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Frontier is making Trenton-Mercer its first northeast base. The airline flies non-stop to Ft. Lauderdale, Ft. Myers, New Orleans, Orlando and Tampa and has announced additional service to Atlanta, Chicago, Columbus, Detroit and Raleigh/Durham starting in April. 

“Regional airports such as Trenton-Mercer are an increasingly important part of New Jersey’s transportation network,” Simpson said. “They offer convenient alternatives to the region’s major airports for business and leisure travelers and help drive economic development and job creation.”

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