Obstruction marking/lighting/removal

The Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Eastern Region awarded $115,749.47 to the County of New Kent on June 24, 2026 under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.116) to fund Phase 4 of an obstruction removal project at New Kent Airport in Quinton, Virginia. Phase 4 consists of the purchase of an avigation easement to remove trees identified by the FAA as obstructions and bring the airport into conformity with current standards. The award period runs through June 23, 2030. The County of New Kent, a local government entity operating New Kent Airport, is the recipient. The Airport Improvement Program assists sponsors, owners, and operators of public-use airports in developing a nationwide system adequate to meet civil aeronautics needs, with funding directed toward airport infrastructure investments that support long-term economic benefits and environmental protection.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project removes trees identified as obstructions by the federal aviation administration to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This grant funds phase 4, which consists of the purchase of an avigation easement. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with quinton, virginia.