Update state/region system plan

The Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Aviation received a $777,777.78 formula grant award from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) to update the existing Virginia Airport System Plan. The grant, awarded on August 18, 2025, with a completion date of August 17, 2029, will fund comprehensive planning and strategic assessment activities for airports in the Richmond, Virginia area. This project deliverable represents a critical infrastructure planning initiative that evaluates and modernizes the state's airport system to support current and projected civil aeronautics needs.

The formula grant funding supports master planning and system evaluation activities that inform long-term airport infrastructure development strategy. These planning activities are foundational to the FAA's broader Airport Improvement Program objectives, which encompass the development and modernization of public-use airport infrastructure nationwide. The four-year project timeline allows for thorough assessment and documentation of infrastructure requirements, operational efficiency evaluations, and strategic recommendations for regional air transportation infrastructure enhancements across Virginia's airport system.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project updates the existing virginia airport system plan. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with richmond, virginia.