Reconstruct apron

The Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Northwest Mountain Region awarded the Port of Walla Walla $2,631,726.32 on April 29, 2026, under the Airport Infrastructure Grants program (CFDA 20.117) to reconstruct 27,000 square yards of the north portion of the existing north apron pavement at Walla Walla Regional Airport that has reached the end of its useful life. This award funds a portion of Phase 1 construction; an associated Airport Improvement Program grant funds the remaining eligible portion of project costs. Performance occurs at Walla Walla Regional Airport in Walla Walla, Washington, with a completion date of April 28, 2030. The Airport Infrastructure Grants program provides funding through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act for runways, taxiways, safety and sustainability projects, terminal improvements, airport transit connections, and roadway projects at airports listed in the National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems. Recipients must maintain airport layout plans for the duration of the grant agreement, ordinarily 20 years, and retain accounting records for three years following final expenditure reporting.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project reconstructs 27,000 square yards of the north portion of existing north apron pavement that has reached the end of its useful life. This grant funds a portion of phase 1, which consists of construction. This grant is associated with an airport improvement program grant that funds the remaining eligible portion of project costs. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with walla walla, washington.