Construct/expand hangar; construct apron; expand apron

The Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport Commission received a $908,052.63 Project Grant award on June 9, 2025, under the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs (CFDA 20.106). The grant funds Phase 1 design activities for a multi-component airport infrastructure expansion project located in Weyers Cave, Virginia, with an ultimate completion date of June 8, 2029. The project deliverables include the design and construction of a new 12,500-square-yard apron to increase aircraft operations capacity, two sponsor-owned 12,000-square-foot hangars to generate airport revenue and enhance financial sustainability, and expansion of an existing commercial apron by an additional 1,800 square yards to accommodate increased passenger traffic and aircraft operations.

This award reflects the FAA's commitment to modernizing airport infrastructure under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law's expanded eligibility provisions. The funding supports critical transportation infrastructure improvements that enhance operational efficiency and economic viability for regional aviation facilities, with the grant supporting the initial design phase that will establish the foundation for subsequent construction phases of this multi-year airport development initiative.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project constructs a new 12,500 square yard apron to accommodate more aircraft operations. This project constructs two new 12,000 square foot sponsor-owned hangars for aircraft to assist the airport to be as self-sustaining as possible by generating revenue. This project is allowable under the bipartisan infrastructure law's expanded eligibility. This project expands an existing commercial apron an additional 1,800 square yards to accommodate more passengers and more aircraft operations. This grant funds phase 1, which consists of design. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with weyers cave, virginia.