Shift runway

The Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Southern Region awarded $6,666,666.67 to Raleigh-Durham Airport Authority on July 15, 2026, under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.116) to shift existing paved Runway 05R/23L by 523 feet and bring the airport into conformity with current standards. The award funds a portion of Phase 6, which consists of the fifth phase of grading and drainage work along with Lumley Road relocation. This grant is paired with an Airport Improvement Program grant, an Airport Infrastructure grant, and another supplemental discretionary Community Project grant that together fund the remaining eligible portion of the phase. Performance occurs in Raleigh, North Carolina, with a completion date of July 14, 2030. The work benefits airports associated with Raleigh, North Carolina.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project shifts existing paved runway 05R/23L by 523 feet to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This grant funds a portion phase 6, which consists of the fifth phase of grading/drainage and lumley road relocation. This grant is associated with an airport improvement program grant, an airport infrastructure grant and another supplemental discretionary community project grant that fund the remaining eligible portion of the phase. . Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with raleigh, north carolina.