Construct service road; construct access road; install perimeter fencing not required by 49 CFR 1542; extend taxiway

The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded a $2,314,778.89 Project Grant to the Chelan Douglas Regional Port Authority, the owner and operator of Pangborn Memorial Airport in East Wenatchee, Washington. This grant, funded through the FAA's Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106), will support the construction of a 1,300-foot southwest access road, a 700-foot southwest service road, an 800-foot extension of Taxiway B, and a 2,100-foot perimeter fence at the airport. The project aims to increase passenger access, enable safe vehicle and ground service equipment movement, meet operational needs, and deter unauthorized access to the airfield. This grant is part of the FAA's broader efforts to improve airport infrastructure and support regional aviation operations and economic development in East Wenatchee.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project constructs a 1,300-foot southwest access road to increase passenger access to the airport. This project constructs a 700-foot southwest service road to enable the safe movement of vehicles and ground service equipment. . This project extends taxiway b an additional 800 feet to meet the operational needs of the airport. This project installs a 2,100-foot-long perimeter fence to deter unauthorized persons and vehicles from entering onto the airfield. . Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with east wenatchee, washington.