Reconstruct runway lighting; reconstruct perimeter fencing; install runway visual guidance system; reconstruct runway

The Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Northwest Mountain Region awarded the City of Oroville $423,414.74 in project grant funding on July 31, 2026, under the Airport Infrastructure Grants program (CFDA 20.117) to reconstruct runway lighting, perimeter fencing, and runway surface at Oroville Municipal Airport in Washington.

The project installs new Runway End Identifier Lights (REILs) and Precision Approach Path Indicators (PAPIs) at both thresholds of Runway 15/33 to enhance safety. The work reconstructs 4,020 feet of existing paved runway that has reached the end of its useful life, reconstructs existing medium intensity runway lighting (MIRL) no longer serviceable, and reconstructs 3,000 feet of perimeter fencing not required by 49 CFR 1542 that has similarly reached the end of useful life. This funding covers a portion of Phase 2 construction; an associated Airport Infrastructure Grant funds the remaining eligible portion of project costs.

Performance occurs in Oroville, Washington, with an ultimate completion date of July 30, 2030. The assistance type is project grant with lump-sum award and reimbursement-based release of funds.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project installs new runway end identifier lights (reils) and precision approach path indicators (papis) for runway 15/33, at both runway thresholds to enhance safety. This project reconstructs 3,000 feet of existing perimeter fencing not required by 49 CFR 1542 that has reached the end of its useful life. This project reconstructs 4,020 feet of existing paved runway 15/33 that has reached the end of its useful life. This project reconstructs existing medium intensity runway 15/33 lighting (mirl) that has reached the end of 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 project costs. 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 oroville, washington.