Construct taxiway; install taxiway lighting

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded a formula grant of $1.538 million to the County of Accomack on September 2, 2025, under the Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs (CFDA 20.106). The grant funds infrastructure improvements at Melfa Airport in Melfa, Virginia, with an expected completion date of September 1, 2029. The primary deliverables include the construction of a new 882-foot Taxiway A and the installation of new lighting systems on the taxiway to bring the airport into conformity with current Federal Aviation Administration standards.

These improvements represent critical infrastructure enhancements designed to support safe and efficient airport operations while meeting the long-term economic and civil aeronautics objectives of the FAA. The project directly benefits the Eastern Shore region of Virginia and aligns with the county's ongoing commitment to leveraging federal funding for airport infrastructure modernization. The four-year project timeline accommodates design, construction, and closeout activities typical of FAA-funded airport development initiatives.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project constructs a new 882 foot taxiway a to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This project installs new lighting on taxiway a to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with melfa, virginia.