Update airport master plan

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded the City of Suffolk a formula grant totaling $390,000 under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) on September 5, 2025, with an ultimate completion date of September 4, 2029. The primary deliverable under this grant is the update and modernization of the existing airport layout plan through the development of a comprehensive master plan narrative. This planning initiative will establish a current and forward-looking infrastructure framework for airports serving the Suffolk, Virginia region.

The Airport Improvement Program, which encompasses traditional AIP (Airport Improvement Program) funding, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) appropriations, and COVID-19 relief grants, supports planning and development projects essential to maintaining a safe and efficient nationwide airport system. As a planning-phase grant, this award funds the critical planning infrastructure necessary to guide future airport development and modernization efforts. The City of Suffolk is required to maintain the updated airport layout plan and supporting documentation throughout the grant period and retain all associated records and accounting data for three years following the final expenditure report submission.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project updates the existing airport layout plan with master plan narrative. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with suffolk, virginia.