Rehabilitate runway

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded a $4.8 million Project Grant to the Potomac Highlands Airport Authority on September 11, 2025, under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) to rehabilitate 5,048 feet of Runway 5/23 at Greater Cumberland Regional Airport in Wiley Ford, West Virginia. This grant funds Phase 38 of the overall runway rehabilitation project, which encompasses construction of a temporary runway and completion of the fourth design phase. The project is scheduled for completion by September 10, 2029, and is intended to maintain structural integrity of the existing paved runway, minimize foreign object debris, and extend the runway's useful life to support continued regional aviation operations.

The Airport Improvement Program provides federal funding to support the development, modernization, and maintenance of airport infrastructure nationwide. By rehabilitating critical runway infrastructure, this project contributes to the FAA's strategic objectives of safety and operational excellence while supporting the long-term economic benefits of the regional transportation system. The Potomac Highlands Airport Authority, a local government entity managing regional airport infrastructure, has a demonstrated track record of successfully executing airport improvement projects through prior federal grant awards totaling over $23 million between 2019 and 2023.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project rehabilitates 5,048 feet of existing paved runway 5/23 to maintain the structural integrity and minimize foreign object debris to extend its useful life. This grant funds phase 38, which consists of construction of a temporary runway and the fourth design phase. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with wiley ford, maryland.