Rehabilitate runway lighting; rehabilitate runway

This $5,061,624.44 Project Grant from the Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Eastern Region will fund runway rehabilitation and lighting upgrades at the Lonesome Pine Airport in Wise, Virginia. Cumberland Airport Commission will rehabilitate 5,280 feet of Runway 6/24 to maintain pavement structural integrity and replace the existing runway lighting system that has reached the end of its useful life. This final phase involves construction activities. The grant supports the Airport Improvement Program, COVID-19 Airports Programs, and Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs goals of enhancing aviation safety and operational excellence through infrastructure improvements. Work will be completed by August 2023 to benefit aviation in Wise, Virginia.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project rehabilitates 5,280 feet of runway 6/24 to maintain the structural integrity of the pavement. This project rehabilitates the existing runway 6/24 lighting system that has reached the end of its useful life and requires rehabilitation to enhance safe airfield operations during low visibility conditions. This grant funds the final phase, which consists of construction of 2,600 feet. . This grant funds the final phase, which consists of construction. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with wise, virginia.