Reseal taxilane pavement; reseal apron pavement; reseal taxiway pavement

The Port of Benton received a $363,252.22 project grant from the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) on May 14, 2025, to fund the final construction phase of pavement resealing and maintenance activities at non-primary airports in the Richland, Washington area. The grant funds comprehensive pavement restoration work across three distinct airport infrastructure components: resealing of 11,849 linear feet of existing taxiways (A, B, C, D, and connector pavements), resealing of 8,417 linear feet of taxilane pavements, and resealing of 92,685 square yards of apron pavements (South, Main, and North aprons). These activities are designed to extend the useful life of critical airport surface infrastructure and maintain operational safety and efficiency.

The project will be completed by May 13, 2029, with work performed at Richland Regional Airport in Richland, Washington. This award is part of the FAA's broader Airport Improvement Program framework, which supports the development and modernization of airport infrastructure across the United States to meet the needs of civil aeronautics and the flying public. The Port of Benton, as a local government port authority, will serve as the grant recipient responsible for executing the pavement restoration work and managing compliance with federal reporting and record-keeping requirements throughout the project period.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project reseals 11,849 feet of the existing taxiways a, b, c, d, and connector pavements at a non-primary airport to extend their useful lives. This project reseals 8,417 feet of all existing taxilane pavements at a non-primary airport to extend their useful lives. This project reseals 92,685 square yards of the existing south, main, and north aprons pavements at a non-primary airport to extend its useful life. This grant funds the final phase, which consists of construction. This grant funds the final phase, which consists of construction. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with richland, washington.