Expand apron

The Port of Benton received $186,760 in federal funding from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Northwest Mountain Region under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) to support the expansion of the main apron at an airport serving Richland, Washington. This Phase 1 design grant, awarded on August 6, 2025, with a completion date of August 5, 2029, funds the planning and design activities necessary to expand the existing apron by 6,040 square yards to bring the airport into compliance with current FAA standards.

The project deliverables consist of professional design services that will establish the technical specifications, engineering plans, and documentation required to proceed toward construction of the apron expansion. As a Phase 1 design-phase project, this funding represents the planning stage of a larger infrastructure improvement initiative. The Airport Improvement Program provides grants to public-use airports to develop and modernize airport infrastructure as part of the FAA's strategic objectives to maintain a comprehensive nationwide system of public-use airports adequate to meet civil aeronautics needs and support long-term economic benefits through transportation infrastructure investment.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project expands the existing main apron by adding 6,040 square yards to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This grant funds phase 1, which consists of design. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with richland, washington.