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Wyoming Today
By the People, for the People
Luzerne County Allocates $8.3M in COVID Funds for Wyoming Valley Airport
Funding boost comes from $850,000 reallocation approved by county council.
Published on Feb. 11, 2026
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Luzerne County, Pennsylvania plans to spend $8.3 million in COVID-19 recovery funds on improvements at the Wyoming Valley Airport in Forty Fort and Wyoming. This total includes an additional $850,000 allocation approved by the county council on Tuesday.
Why it matters
The investment in the Wyoming Valley Airport aims to support the region's economic recovery from the pandemic by upgrading infrastructure and facilities at this important transportation hub.
The details
The $8.3 million in COVID-19 relief funds will be used for various improvement projects at the Wyoming Valley Airport, including upgrades to runways, terminals, and other critical infrastructure. The additional $850,000 allocation was approved by the Luzerne County Council as part of the county's ongoing efforts to direct pandemic recovery resources to key local priorities.
- On February 11, 2026, the Luzerne County Council voted to reallocate an additional $850,000 in COVID-19 recovery funds to the Wyoming Valley Airport project.
- The total $8.3 million in COVID-19 relief funding for the Wyoming Valley Airport improvements is expected to be spent over the next 12-18 months.
The players
Luzerne County
The county government of Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, which is overseeing the allocation of COVID-19 recovery funds for improvements to the Wyoming Valley Airport.
Wyoming Valley Airport
A regional airport located in Forty Fort and Wyoming, Pennsylvania that serves the Wyoming Valley area and is receiving $8.3 million in COVID-19 relief funding for infrastructure upgrades.
What’s next
The county expects the $8.3 million in airport improvement projects to be completed within the next 12-18 months, providing an economic boost to the region as it continues to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.
The takeaway
Luzerne County's strategic allocation of COVID-19 relief funds to upgrade the Wyoming Valley Airport demonstrates a commitment to supporting the region's economic recovery and investing in critical transportation infrastructure.
