Construct taxiway; reconstruct taxiway; install taxiway lighting; reconstruct runway; construct airport drainage/erosion control

The Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Northwest Mountain Region awarded the Port of Bellingham $791,193.89 under the Airport Infrastructure Grants program (CFDA 20.117) on July 21, 2026.

The award funds Phase 1 design activities for airport infrastructure improvements at Bellingham International Airport. The planned work includes construction of 300 feet of new connector taxiways C and L to current standards, reconstruction of 300 feet of existing paved connector taxiways D and E that have reached end of useful life, reconstruction of 400 feet of existing paved runway 16/34 that has reached end of useful life, installation of new lighting on connector taxiways C and L, and construction of new drainage culverts to current standards.

Performance occurs in Bellingham, Washington, with an ultimate completion date of July 20, 2030. The Port of Bellingham, a municipal port authority, receives the grant as assistance to fund airport infrastructure development. This award represents Phase 1 design; prior FAA grants to the Port have funded subsequent project phases.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project constructs a new 300 feet connector taxiways c and l to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This project constructs new drainage culverts to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This project installs new lighting on connector taxiways c and l to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This project reconstructs 300 feet of existing paved connector taxiways d and e pavement that has reached the end of their useful lives. This project reconstructs 400 feet of existing paved runway 16/34 that has reached the end of tits useful life. This grant funds phase 1, which consists of design. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with bellingham, washington.