Rehabilitate apron

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded $490,206.32 to Ohio County Commission on August 25, 2025, under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106), which encompasses traditional Airport Improvement Program funding, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) appropriations, and COVID-19 relief grants. This formula grant funds the final construction phase of a comprehensive apron rehabilitation project at airports associated with Wheeling, West Virginia, scheduled for completion by August 24, 2029. The project will rehabilitate 9,200 square yards of existing main apron pavement, with this specific grant funding the construction of 2,900 square yards.

The primary purpose of this award is to maintain the structural integrity of the apron pavement and minimize foreign object debris at the airport facility. As a county-level government entity, Ohio County Commission will serve as the grant recipient and project sponsor, responsible for managing federal funds and ensuring compliance with FAA requirements, including maintaining current airport layout plans and retaining accounting records for three years following final expenditure reporting.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project rehabilitates 9,200 square yards of existing main apron pavement to maintain the structural integrity of the pavement and to minimize foreign object debris. This grant funds the final phase, which consists of the construction of 2,900 square yards. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with wheeling, west virginia.