Several airports in southeast Kansas are receiving money from the state to fund improvement projects.

Governor Laura Kelly announced yesterday that more than $11 million will go to 66 airports that have been selected for grants through the Kansas Airport Improvement Program.  Locally, Coffeyville is receiving just over $272,000 for crack sealing and runway remarking. Independence will receive just over $136,000 for a new rotating beacon and tower. Chanute will receive over $600,000 for apron construction and perimeter fencing and Fort Scott will get $57,000 for taxiway rehabilitation.  The Kansas Department of Transportation received 153 applications and was able to fund 22% of projects requested. Projects were awarded according to impacts on flight safety, economic growth and regional benefit.