Reconstruct apron

The Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Northwest Mountain Region awarded $3,697,902.11 to the Port of Walla Walla on April 29, 2026, under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.116) to reconstruct 27,000 square yards of the north portion of the existing north apron pavement at Walla Walla Regional Airport in Walla Walla, Washington. The pavement has reached the end of its useful life. This award funds a portion of Phase 1, which encompasses design and construction activities; a separate Airport Infrastructure Grant funds the remaining eligible portion of project costs. The award obligates $3,697,902.11 with a period of performance through April 28, 2030. The Port of Walla Walla, a local government entity and airport authority, operates Walla Walla Regional Airport and serves as the grant recipient.

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 design and construction. This grant is associated with an airport infrastructure 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.