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| https://www.heitkamp.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ID=e3b43150-4bdf-4d36-872d-4a370c172898 | Heitkamp Announces More Than $800,000 for Jamestown Regional Airport | 2014-05-30 | 2014 | 2014-05 | Democrat | House | ND | Heidi Heitkamp | H001069 | www.heitkamp.senate.gov | legacy | DICKINSON, N.D. U.S. Senator Heidi Heitkamp, a member of the Congressional General Aviation Caucus, today announced an $806,937 federal grant for Jamestown Regional Airport. The funding will be used to acquire a new Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting vehicle. The grant I announced today will be used to make sure Jamestown Regional Airport has the infrastructure in place to handle increase enplanements, said Heitkamp. I brought the FAA Administrator to North Dakota so he could see firsthand the aviation needs facing our state. We are now seeing increased investments in our airports, and I will continue to push for more support. In addition to helping secure funding for needed investments, Heitkamp played a leadership role in securing Essential Air Service support for Jamestown. Jet service will begin in Jamestown as a result of her efforts on June 5th. In January, Heitkamp hosted top officials at the Department of Transportation (DOT) to reiterate the importance of the Essential Air Service Program for North Dakota. The DOT agreed to Heitkamps request for an expedited transition to new service after the new bids announced. Heitkamp also went directly to DOT Secretary Anthony Foxx in support of the service. Heitkamp has repeatedly pressed the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to make needed investments to North Dakotas airport infrastructure. Last month, Heitkamp and Senator John Hoeven brought FAA Administrator Michael Huerta to North Dakota to see the aviation challenges facing the western part of the state. Heitkamp also played a key role insecuring more than $17.5 million in grantsthrough the federally funded Airport Improvement Program to North Dakota airports, including $6.5 million to construct a new terminal at Minot International Airport. These infrastructure improvements will help allow North Dakotas airports to keep up with the growing economy, population, and demand for air travel. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z |