Rehabilitate taxiway lighting; install runway visual guidance system; rehabilitate runway lighting

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded $643,753.68 in formula grant funding to the Fairmont-Marion County Regional Airport Authority on July 28, 2025, under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) to support critical airport infrastructure improvements at the Fairmont-Marion County Regional Airport in White Hall, West Virginia. The grant funds three primary aviation safety and infrastructure projects: installation of a Precision Approach Path Indicator System for Runway 5/23 at the runway threshold to achieve compliance with current Federal Aviation Administration standards; rehabilitation of existing Runway 5/23 lighting systems to extend operational useful life; and rehabilitation of taxiway lighting on the East and West taxiways to extend their useful life. These improvements collectively enhance airport safety, operational efficiency, and regulatory compliance.

The project is scheduled for completion by July 27, 2029, providing a four-year implementation timeline typical of Airport Improvement Program awards. As a formula grant administered through the FAA's Eastern Region, this award reflects the federal government's ongoing commitment to modernizing airport infrastructure at regional facilities serving civil aviation needs. The infrastructure investments align with the FAA's strategic objectives of safety and operational excellence while supporting long-term economic benefits for the Marion County region through enhanced transportation infrastructure.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project installs the precision approach path indicator system for runway 5/23, at the threshold for runway 23 to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This project rehabilitates existing runway 5/23 lighting to extend its useful life. This project rehabilitates existing taxiways east and west lighting to extend its useful life. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with fairmont, west virginia.