Reseal/resurface runway; reseal/resurface taxiway; reseal/resurface apron

The Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Northwest Mountain Region awarded $286,484.21 to the Port of Lopez on August 14, 2026, under the Airport Infrastructure Grants program (CFDA 20.117) to reseal and resurface airfield pavement at Lopez Island Airport.

The project reseals 2,905 feet of existing Runway 16/34 pavement, 2,990 feet of parallel Taxiway A pavement, and 9,600 square yards of the main apron pavement to extend their useful life. This award funds Phase 2 construction only; an associated Airport Improvement Program grant funds the remaining eligible portion of the project.

Performance occurs at Lopez Island, Washington 98261, with a completion date of August 13, 2030. The Port of Lopez, a municipal port authority, is the recipient. The Airport Infrastructure Grants program provides funding for runway, taxiway, safety, and sustainability projects at eligible airports included in the National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems. Projects are expected to complete within a maximum four-year period of performance, with assistance released upon application for reimbursement of expenses.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project reseals 2,905 feet of existing runway 16/34 pavement at a nonprimary airport to extend its useful life. This project reseals 2,990 feet of existing parallel taxiway a pavement at a nonprimary airport to extend its useful life. This project reseals 9,600 square yards of existing main apron pavement at a nonprimary airport to extend its useful life. This grant funds a portion of phase 2, which consists of construction. This grant is associated with an airport improvement program grant that funds the remaining eligible portion of the project. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with lopez, washington.