Reconstruct runway lighting; install runway vertical/visual guidance system

The County of Halifax, Virginia received a $122,982 Formula Grant award from the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Eastern Region under the Airport Improvement Program, COVID-19 Airports Programs, and Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs (CFDA 20.106). The grant will fund projects to reconstruct the runway lighting system and install runway vertical/visual guidance systems at airports associated with Halifax, Virginia. Specifically, the projects will replace runway end identifier lights and precision approach path indicators to improve approaches to Runway 1/19, which will make the airports more accessible. The grant will also fund the design phase for these projects. The work is expected to be completed by September 7, 2026.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project installs replacement runway 1/19 end identifier lights to make the airport more accessible by improving approaches to the runway ends. This project installs replacement runway 1/19 precision approach path indicators to make the airport more accessible by improving approaches to the runway ends. This project reconstructs the existing runway 1/19 lighting system that has reached the end of its useful life and requires reconstruction to meet federal aviation administration standards. This project funds the design phase. This project funds the design phase. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with halifax, virginia.