Reconstruct runway visual guidance system

The Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Eastern Region awarded the Town of Farmville $130,738.95 under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.116) on August 4, 2026, to reconstruct the precision approach path indicator system for Runway 3/21 at Farmville Regional Airport. The project reconstructs the precision approach path indicator system at both runway thresholds, which have reached the end of their useful lives. This award funds a portion of the final construction phase; a separate Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act grant funds the remaining eligible portion of that phase. Performance occurs at Farmville, Virginia from the award date through August 3, 2030. The Airport Improvement Program assists sponsors of public-use airports in developing a nationwide system adequate to meet civil aeronautics needs and includes investment in airport infrastructure supporting long-term economic benefits.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project reconstructs the precision approach path indicator system for runway 3/21, at both runway thresholds, that have reached the end of their useful lives. This grant funds a portion of the final phase, which consists of construction. This grant is associated with an airport infrastructure investment and jobs act grant that funds the remaining eligible portion of the phase. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with farmville, virginia.