Reconstruct runway lighting; rehabilitate runway

The Chelan Douglas Regional Port Authority received an $18.02 million Project Grant from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under the Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs (CFDA 20.106) on July 24, 2025. The award funds Phase 2 (final design and construction) of a comprehensive runway rehabilitation and lighting reconstruction project at Pangborn Memorial Airport in East Wenatchee, Washington. The project reconstructs existing Runway 12/30 lighting infrastructure that has reached the end of its useful life and rehabilitates 7,000 feet of paved runway surface to maintain structural integrity, minimize foreign object debris, and extend the runway's operational life.

The project is anticipated to be completed by July 23, 2029. These infrastructure improvements will enhance airport safety and operational efficiency while supporting the Federal Aviation Administration's strategic objectives of safety and operational excellence through transportation infrastructure investment. The grant directly benefits the East Wenatchee airport system and the regional aviation infrastructure in Washington state.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project reconstructs existing runway 12/30 lighting that has reached the end of its useful life. This project rehabilitates 7,000 feet of existing paved runway 12/30 to maintain the structural integrity and minimize foreign object debris to extend its useful life. This grant funds phase 2, which consists of final design and construction. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with east wenatchee, washington.