Reconstruct runway lighting; reconstruct runway

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded Pierce County $428,069.16 under the Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs (CFDA 20.106) on September 11, 2025, to support design Phase 1 activities for runway and lighting reconstruction at an airport facility serving the Puyallup, Washington area. The project encompasses the reconstruction of 3,650 linear feet of existing Runway 17/35 pavement and associated runway lighting infrastructure that have reached the end of their useful life. This grant funds a portion of the design phase only, with a companion Airport Infrastructure Grant funding the remaining eligible phase costs.

The award represents a design-phase investment in critical airport infrastructure modernization with an ultimate completion date of September 10, 2029. As the awardee, Pierce County's General Government Services Division will manage the planning and design activities necessary to support the subsequent runway reconstruction and lighting system upgrade. The project will provide federal infrastructure support to maintain safe and efficient airport operations serving the Puyallup region and contributes to the FAA's strategic objectives of safety, operational excellence, and transportation infrastructure investment.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project reconstructs 3,650 feet of existing paved runway 17/35 that has reached the end of its useful life. This project reconstructs existing runway 17/35 lighting that has reached the end of its useful life. This grant funds a portion of phase 1, which consists of design. This grant is associated with an airport infrastructure grant that funds the remaining eligible portion of the phase. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with puyallup, washington.