McNairy County airport gets hangar grant

Feb. 25– Gov. Phil Bredesen announced a $43,200 aeronautics grant has been approved for Robert Sibley Airport in McNairy County.

"Local airports are vital to the economy and travel system of Tennessee," said Bredesen. "Investing in our airports helps them stay competitive and efficient at meeting the needs of businesses and travelers."

The grant will be used for design of a corporate hangar.

The grants are made available through the Tennessee Department of Transportation’s Aeronautics Division.