Construct new federal contract tower

The Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Eastern Region awarded the Town of Leesburg Finance Department four million dollars on August 12, 2026, under the Airport Infrastructure Grants program (CFDA 20.117) to construct a new sponsor-owned federal contract tower and acquire and install eligible equipment at Leesburg, Virginia. This award funds Phase 3, the construction phase of the project. The recipient will perform work at Leesburg, Virginia, with an ultimate completion date of August 11, 2030. The assistance type is a Project Grant, with funding released upon application for reimbursement of expenses.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project constructs a new sponsor-owned federal aviation administration contract tower and acquires and installs eligible equipment. This grant funds phase 3, which consists of construction. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with leesburg, virginia.