Construct service road; reconstruct access road; construct taxilane; construct helipad

The Town of Ione received a $731,453.68 Project Grant award dated August 20, 2025, from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106). This Phase 2 construction project funds critical airfield infrastructure improvements at the Ione, Washington airport. Deliverables include construction of a new 170-foot taxilane to provide airfield access to a non-exclusive helipad, construction of a new 370-foot paved service road for personnel and vehicle access to airport operations areas, construction of a new helipad facility, and reconstruction of 100 feet of existing gravel access road serving the hangar area. These improvements are designed to bring the airport into conformity with current Federal Aviation Administration safety and operational standards.

The grant carries an ultimate completion date of August 19, 2029, providing a four-year project period typical for Airport Improvement Program construction initiatives. The Town of Ione, as a local government entity, will serve as the awardee responsible for project execution and reporting requirements, including submission of periodic progress reports tracking project bidding, contract awards, work commencement, and completion milestones. This award represents continued federal investment in regional airport infrastructure modernization through the FAA's nationwide system of public-use airport development.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project constructs a new 170 foot taxilane to provide airfield access to a non-exclusive new helipad to the runway to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This project constructs a new 370 foot paved, non-public use service road to provide designated personnel and vehicles an alternate path to access airport operations areas to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This project constructs a new helipad to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This project reconstructs 100 feet of the existing gravel airport hangar area access road that has reached the end of its useful life to provide non-exclusive access outside of the runway safety area. This grant funds phase 2, which consists of construction. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with ione, washington.