Update airport master plan

The City of The Dalles received a $374,022.11 Project Grant from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) for Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs and COVID-19 Airports Programs, awarded on September 12, 2025. This grant funds the update and modernization of the existing Airport Master Plan study for the Dallesport-Columbia Gorge Regional Airport located in The Dalles, Oregon. The project will be completed by September 11, 2029, and will provide comprehensive planning documentation to guide future airport infrastructure development and operations.

The master plan update serves as a critical planning document that will establish a strategic framework for airport improvements, capacity planning, and infrastructure investment decisions at Dallesport Airport over the coming years. This planning effort aligns with the FAA's strategic objectives of safety, operational excellence, and long-term economic benefits through transportation infrastructure investment, ensuring the airport system remains adequate to meet civil aeronautics needs and supports regional economic development.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project updates the existing airport master plan study. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with dallesport, oregon.