Extend/expand runway

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Eastern Region awarded Chesterfield County Airport a Project Grant totaling $1,224,210.53, obligated on September 5, 2025, under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) for runway infrastructure expansion. The grant funds a portion of Phase 6 of a comprehensive runway extension project, specifically supporting utility relocation activities associated with extending Runway 15/33 by 800 feet. This extension will enable the airport to accommodate a broader fleet mix of aircraft, thereby enhancing operational capacity and accessibility. The project is expected to achieve completion by September 4, 2029, and is coordinated with an additional Airport Improvement Program grant that covers the remaining project phase costs.

The grant award directly benefits Chesterfield County Airport, a county-level government entity located in Richmond, Virginia, and the surrounding region by providing federal infrastructure investment to modernize airport facilities. As part of the FAA's strategic objectives to support safety and operational excellence, this funding contributes to the development of a nationwide system of adequate public-use airports. The recipient is required to maintain project documentation, submit periodic progress reports tracking project bidding, contracting, and completion milestones, and preserve accounting records for the specified grant period in accordance with standard federal grant compliance requirements.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project extends existing paved runway 15/33 an additional 800 feet in length to allow access to a broader fleet mix. This grant funds a portion of phase 6, which includes a portion of the utility relocation. This grant is associated with an airport improvement program grant which funds the remaining portion of the phase. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with chesterfield, virginia.