Reseal/resurface runway; rehabilitate apron

The Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Eastern Region awarded Tri-State Airport Authority $3,719,926.32 under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.116) on July 6, 2026, to resurface and rehabilitate runway and apron pavement at Huntington Tri-State Airport in West Virginia.

The award funds the final construction phase of a multi-phase project. Work includes resurfacing 977 feet of Runway 12/30 pavement and joints, and rehabilitating 2,930 square yards of existing cargo apron pavement. The runway resurfacing extends the useful life of the pavement at this non-hub primary airport. The apron rehabilitation maintains structural integrity and minimizes foreign object debris accumulation.

Performance occurs in Huntington, West Virginia, with an ultimate completion date of July 5, 2030. The grant is a formula award under the Airport Improvement Program, which provides federal funding to public-use airport sponsors for infrastructure development supporting civil aeronautics and long-term economic benefits.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project rehabilitates 2,930 square yards of existing cargo apron pavement to maintain the structural integrity of the pavement and to minimize foreign object debris. This project resurfaces 7,017 feet of existing runway 12/30 pavement and joints at a non-hub primary airport to extend its useful life. This grant funds the final phase, which consists of construction. This grant funds the final phase, which consists of resurfacing 977 feet of runway 12/30. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with huntington, west virginia.