By AZBEX
The Laughlin Town Advisory Board is considering asking Clark County or the State of Nevada for funds intended to improve the Laughlin-Bullhead City International Airport, also known by the airport callsign IFP.
According to local news reports, the consideration arose after Airport Director James Scheller presented a five-step plan to the LTAB, which included the plea for funds. The City of Bullhead City has already committed to investing in the project, which has an estimated cost of $40M. Nevada has previously aided in funding the airport projects, such as the existing runway.
Improvements to the airport consist of a new passenger terminal, among other improvements necessary to service large passenger jets.
Scheller believes a collaboration between the Clark County Airport Authority, the Mohave County Airport Authority, the Federal Aviation Administration and the Arizona Department of Transportation would make the progress more affordable. The affordability stems from Airport Improvement Program Grant as well as Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act funding.