Rehabilitate runway

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded the City of Manassas a formula grant of $1,073,545.26 under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) on August 18, 2025, to support runway rehabilitation at Manassas Regional Airport. This Phase 1 design grant funds the planning and design activities necessary to rehabilitate 6,200 linear feet of existing paved Runway 16L/34R. The project aims to maintain structural integrity, minimize foreign object debris, and extend the runway's useful life. The grant period extends through August 17, 2029, providing adequate time to complete the design phase and prepare for subsequent construction activities.

The Airport Improvement Program, administered by the FAA's Eastern Region office, supports the development and modernization of airport infrastructure nationwide through various funding mechanisms including traditional AIP appropriations, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) funding, and COVID-19 relief programs. This formula grant supports the FAA's strategic objectives of safety and operational excellence by enabling the City of Manassas to advance critical infrastructure improvements at a civilian public-use airport serving the Washington Metropolitan Area.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project rehabilitates 6,200 feet of existing paved runway 16L/34R to maintain the structural integrity and minimize foreign object debris to extend its useful life. This grant funds phase 1, which consists of design. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with manassas, virginia.