Extend/expand runway

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded Chesterfield County Airport a formula grant of $2,038,948.42 under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) on September 5, 2025, with a project completion date of September 4, 2029. This grant funds utility relocation activities for Phase 6 of a comprehensive runway extension project designed to extend the existing Runway 15/33 by 800 feet at the Richmond, Virginia airport facility. The extension will enable the airport to accommodate a broader mix of aircraft types and enhance operational capacity. This grant represents partial funding for Phase 6, with an associated Airport Infrastructure Grant funding the remaining portion of the utility relocation phase.

The project is administered by Chesterfield County Airport, a local government entity serving the aviation infrastructure needs of Chesterfield County and the surrounding region. The utility relocation component is part of a multi-phase initiative that has previously included land acquisition, design, easement procurement, and will ultimately culminate in construction activities. Upon completion, the runway extension will provide critical transportation and infrastructure support while advancing the FAA's strategic objectives of safety and operational excellence through modernized airport infrastructure investment.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project extends existing paved runway 15/33 an additional 800 feet in length to allow access to a broader fleet mix. This grant funds a portion of phase 6, which consists of utility relocation. This grant is associated with an airport infrastructure grant that funds the remaining portion of the phase. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with chesterfield, virginia.