Yakima Airport to Receive $1 Million in Federal COVID Relief Funds

Apr. 9—Yakima Air Terminal- McAllister Field will receive more than $1 million in federal COVID-19 relief funds.

The Yakima City Council approved the $1 million grant during its meeting Tuesday, according to a city news release. The federal Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act provides approximately $2 billion to airports nationwide.

Airport Director Rob Peterson said the funding will help offset lost revenue after a drastic decline in passengers. It also will help airport meet Centers for Disease Control standards for sanitization.

The grant package gives the airport an additional $14,863 in rent relief for airport concessions in the main terminal building.

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