--- In BATN@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "8/27 E. Bay Business Times" <batn@xxxx> wrote: Published Friday, August 27, 2004, in the East Bay Business Times Oakland Airport gets $13 million for improvements Federal grants totaling $13 million have been awarded to fast-growing Oakland International Airport to cover the costs of several airfield capital improvement programs, two security-related projects and a sound insulation program for nearby homes. The funds will be used to repave the end section of the airport's main commercial runway; repave portions of North Field, which is used by general and corporate aviation, and South Field, used by commercial aircraft; and continue soundproofing homes at Bay Farm Island in Alameda, adjacent to the airport. --- End forwarded message ---