Construct apron; construct taxilane

The Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Northwest Mountain Region awarded the City of Chehalis $214,583.16 on August 12, 2026, under the Airport Infrastructure Grants program (CFDA 20.117) to fund cultural resource surveys for two phases of airport development at Chehalis-Centralia Airport.

The project constructs a new 1,500-foot southwest hangar taxilane to provide airfield access to a non-exclusive hangar development area and a new 235,000 square yard northeast development area including apron, taxiway, terminal, auto parking, and north access road to accommodate more passengers and aircraft and bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This award funds the cultural resource survey phases (Phase 1 and Phase 2) as prerequisites to the larger construction effort.

Work is performed in Chehalis, Washington. The period of performance extends through August 11, 2030. The assistance type is a project grant, awarded as a lump sum with reimbursement upon application for expenses.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project constructs a new 1,500-foot southwest hangar taxilane to provide airfield access to a non-exclusive hangar development area to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This project constructs a new 235,000 square yard northeast development area including apron, taxiway, terminal, auto parking and north access road to accommodate more passengers and aircraft. This grant funds phase 1, which consists of a cultural resource survey. This grant funds phase 2, which consists of a cultural resource survey. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with chehalis, washington.