Reconstruct perimeter fencing; reconstruct runway lighting; install runway visual guidance system; reconstruct runway

The City of Oroville received a $510,056.69 Formula Grant award dated July 15, 2025, from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Northwest Mountain Region under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106). This award funds Phase 1 design services for a comprehensive airport infrastructure modernization project at Oroville Airport in Oroville, Washington, with an ultimate completion date of July 14, 2029. The grant will support the design and eventual reconstruction of 4,020 linear feet of existing Runway 15/33 pavement that has reached the end of its useful life, as well as the modernization of runway lighting systems serving the same runway.

In addition to runway improvements, the grant funds design services for the installation of new runway end identifier lights at both Runway 15/33 thresholds and a precision approach path indicator system at the Runway 15 threshold to enhance operational safety. The award also covers the design phase for the reconstruction of 3,000 linear feet of perimeter fencing that has exceeded its service life. As a formula grant under the Airport Improvement Program, this award aligns with the FAA's strategic goals of safety and operational excellence while supporting the development of adequate airport infrastructure to meet civil aeronautics needs.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project installs new runway end identifier lights at both runway 15/33 thresholds, and precision approach path indicator system at the runway 15 threshold to enhance safety. This project reconstructs 3,000 feet of existing perimeter fencing not required by 49 CFR 1542 that has reached the end of its useful life. This project reconstructs 4,020 feet of existing paved runway 15/33 that has reached the end of its useful life. This project reconstructs existing runway 15/33 lighting that has reached the end of its useful life. This grant funds phase 1, which consists of design. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with oroville, washington.