Construct/extend safety area

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded Coastal Carolina Regional Airport in New Bern, North Carolina a $913,166.32 Project Grant under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) on September 18, 2025, with a completion date of September 17, 2029. This award funds the design and permitting phase for extending Runway 4/22's safety area at the end of Runway 22 to enhance airport safety and operational compliance. The project represents the airport's continued commitment to runway safety area improvements beyond the FAA's December 31, 2015 deadline for Part 139 certificated airports, implementing enhancements as operational and financial feasibility permit.

The FAA's Airport Improvement Program provides federal funding to support the development and modernization of airport infrastructure nationwide, including runway safety area enhancements. This grant specifically supports the first phase of the runway extension project, which encompasses design services and permitting activities necessary to advance the airport's safety infrastructure objectives. Upon completion of design and permitting, the airport may pursue subsequent phases for construction implementation.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project extends runway 4/22 safety area at the end of runway 22 to enhance safety. This grant funds the first phase, which consists of design and permitting. The FAA worked with the nation's 14 CFR part 139 certificated airports to complete all practicable improvements to runway safety areas prior to the deadline of december 31, 2015. However, some airports, including this one, continue to pursue further improvements as they become feasible. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with new bern, north carolina.