Reconstruct airport rotating beacon; construct/expand hangar

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded $443,828.42 to the Potomac Highlands Airport Authority on August 27, 2025, under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) to support critical infrastructure improvements at Greater Cumberland Regional Airport in Wiley Ford, West Virginia. This Project Grant funds Phase 1 design services for a new 5,400 square foot sponsor-owned aircraft storage hangar and the replacement of an existing airport rotating beacon that has reached the end of its operational life. The hangar project is intended to enhance the airport's revenue-generating capacity and financial sustainability, while the beacon replacement addresses essential navigational safety requirements for airport operations.

The grant, with an ultimate completion date of August 26, 2029, represents the FAA's commitment to modernizing and maintaining airport infrastructure through the Airport Improvement Program. By funding the design phase of these projects, the award enables the airport authority to proceed with planning activities that will support long-term infrastructure development and regional transportation resilience. The Airport Improvement Program provides federal assistance to public-use airports included in the National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems to develop infrastructure adequate to meet civil aviation needs and provide economic benefits.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project constructs a new 5,400 square foot sponsor-owned hangar for aircraft storage to assist the airport to be as self-sustaining as possible by generating revenue. This project replaces one existing airport rotating beacon that has reached the end of its useful life. This grant funds phase 1, which consists of design of the hangar project. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with wiley ford, maryland.