Shift taxiway; reconstruct runway lighting; reconstruct taxiway lighting; shift runway; install runway visual guidance system; reconstruct airfield signage/markings

This $14,149,055.56 federal Project Grant award from the Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration (CFDA 20.106 - Airport Improvement Program, COVID-19 Airports Programs, and Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs) will fund critical infrastructure improvements at the Tri-Cities Airport in Pasco, Washington. Key activities include reconstructing the existing runway and taxiway lighting systems, shifting the runway and taxiway by 350 feet to meet current standards, installing a precision approach path indicator system, and reconstructing airfield signage and markings. This grant, awarded on September 9, 2024, will support the second phase of the project, which is expected to be completed by September 8, 2028. The project aims to enhance airport safety, operational efficiency, and infrastructure resilience while maintaining regional air transportation services.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project installs precision approach path indicator system for existing runway 12/30, at 12 end, to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This project reconstructs existing airfield signage and markings that have reached the end of their useful lives. This project reconstructs the existing lighting on runway 12/30 that has reached the end of its useful life. This project reconstructs the existing lighting on taxiway d that has reached the end of its useful life. This project shifts existing paved runway 12/30 by 350 feet to the northwest to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This project shifts existing paved taxiway d by 350 feet to the northwest to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This grant funds phase 2, which consists of construction. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with pasco, washington.