Reconstruct runway lighting

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded Halifax County, Virginia a formula grant of $631,578.95 under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) on September 2, 2025, for the reconstruction of runway lighting infrastructure. This grant funds the final construction phase of a project to replace existing Runway 1/19 lighting systems at Halifax-associated airports that have reached the end of their operational life. The project is scheduled for completion by September 1, 2029, and will be performed at the South Boston, Virginia airport facility.

The Airport Improvement Program provides federal funding to support the development, modernization, and maintenance of airport infrastructure nationwide through traditional appropriations, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) funding, and COVID-19 relief programs. Lighting system upgrades, such as the runway reconstruction project funded through this award, are eligible project categories under the program and support the FAA's strategic objectives of safety, operational excellence, and long-term economic benefits through transportation infrastructure investment.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project reconstructs existing runway 1/19 lighting that has reached the end of its useful life. This grant funds the final phase, which consists of construction. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with halifax, virginia.