Rehabilitate runway

On September 4, 2025, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Great Lakes Region, awarded Vinton County, Ohio a $1.7 million Project Grant under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) to rehabilitate Runway 9/27 at McArthur Airport. The project involves the final construction phase to rehabilitate 3,725 feet of existing paved runway infrastructure, with work to be completed by September 3, 2029. This rehabilitation effort will maintain structural integrity, minimize foreign object debris accumulation, and extend the runway's useful service life.

The Airport Improvement Program, administered by the FAA, provides federal funding to support the development, modernization, and maintenance of airport infrastructure across the nation. This award represents strategic investment in critical airport infrastructure at a civilian public-use facility in rural Ohio and supports the FAA's strategic objectives of safety and operational excellence through transportation infrastructure development.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project rehabilitates 3,725 feet of existing paved runway 9/27 to maintain the structural integrity and minimize foreign object debris to extend its useful life. This grant funds the final phase, which consists of construction. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with mcarthur, ohio.