Small community air service development grant for a minimum revenue guarantee (MRG), start-up costs and associated marketing program to recruite, initiate and support air service to a south florida…

The Department of Transportation awarded a $600,000 Project Grant to the New Hanover County Airport Authority doing business as Wilmington International Airport on September 15, 2022 through the Payments for Small Community Air Service Development program. The grant will fund a minimum revenue guarantee, start-up costs, and associated marketing program to recruit and support new air service connecting Wilmington, North Carolina to a South Florida hub airport through January 7, 2028. The Payments for Small Community Air Service Development program aims to enhance air service and increase access to the national transportation system for small communities. This award will facilitate better long-distance connections for Wilmington residents by establishing new routes to South Florida hub airports.

Small community air service development grant for a minimum revenue guarantee (MRG), start-up costs and associated marketing program to recruite, initiate and support air service to a south florida hub airport to facilitate better connections to the national air transportation system.