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

The Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Northwest Mountain Region awarded $6,881,783.16 to the City of Oroville on July 29, 2026, under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.116) to reconstruct runway infrastructure and lighting at Oroville Airport.

The project funds Phase 2 construction activities including installation of runway end identifier lights (REILS) and precision approach path indicators (PAPIS) at both thresholds of Runway 15/33 to enhance safety, reconstruction of 4,020 feet of existing paved Runway 15/33 that has reached the end of its useful life, reconstruction of medium intensity runway lighting (MIRL) on Runway 15/33 that has reached the end of its useful life, and reconstruction of 3,000 feet of existing perimeter fencing not required by 49 CFR 1542 that has reached the end of its useful life.

Work is performed at Oroville Airport in Oroville, Washington. The period of performance runs through July 28, 2030. The Airport Improvement Program assists public-use airport sponsors, owners, and operators in developing airport infrastructure to meet civil aeronautics needs and support long-term economic benefits. Recipients must maintain airport layout plans and accounting records for the duration of the grant agreement, ordinarily twenty years, with accounting records retained for three years after final expenditure report submission.

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 phase 2, which consists of construction. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with oroville, washington.