Acquire easements/land for approaches

The City of Hermiston received a $2.42 million Project Grant awarded on August 26, 2025, under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106), administered by the Federal Aviation Administration's Northwest Mountain Region. The grant funds the acquisition of approximately 140 acres of land to protect the approach to Runway 5/23 at the Hermiston end of the runway, enabling the Hermiston Municipal Airport to achieve conformity with current Federal Aviation Administration standards for airport safety and operational infrastructure.

This project represents a critical infrastructure investment in airport safety and modernization, with an anticipated completion date of August 25, 2029. The land acquisition will enhance the airport's compliance with Federal Aviation Administration airfield safety requirements while supporting the long-term economic viability of airport operations in the Hermiston, Oregon region. The project aligns with the broader Airport Improvement Program objectives of maintaining a comprehensive nationwide system of public-use airports adequate to meet civil aeronautics needs through infrastructure development and safety enhancements.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project acquires 140 acres of land to protect the approach to runway 5/23, on the runway 23 end, to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with hermiston, oregon.