Rehabilitate runway

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded the City of Lynchburg a formula grant of $1,365,935.79 on September 8, 2025, under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) to rehabilitate Runway 4/22 at Timberlake-associated airport facilities in Lynchburg, Virginia. This award funds the final construction phase of a 7,100-foot existing paved runway rehabilitation project, consisting of 675 feet of pavement construction. The project is designed to maintain structural integrity, minimize foreign object debris, and extend the runway's useful life, with an ultimate completion date of September 7, 2029.

The Airport Improvement Program, administered by the FAA as part of broader infrastructure investment initiatives, supports the development and modernization of airport infrastructure nationwide through funding for runway reconstruction and rehabilitation, taxiway improvements, and related airfield safety enhancements. This grant contributes to the FAA's strategic objectives of safety and operational excellence while supporting the comprehensive nationwide system of public-use airports required to meet civil aeronautics needs. The City of Lynchburg, as the awardee, will serve as the project sponsor responsible for executing the final construction phase and fulfilling associated reporting and record-keeping requirements mandated under the grant agreement.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project rehabilitates 7,100 feet of existing paved runway 4/22 to maintain the structural integrity and minimize foreign object debris to extend its useful life. This grant funds the final phase, which consists of construction of 675 feet of pavement. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with timberlake, virginia.