Rehabilitate runway

The Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Northwest Mountain Region awarded the Town of Wilbur, Washington $374,087.37 on May 24, 2026, under the Airport Infrastructure Grants program (CFDA 20.117) to fund Phase 1 design activities for runway rehabilitation at Wilbur Airport.

The project rehabilitates 3,851 linear feet of existing paved Runway 2/20 to maintain structural integrity and minimize foreign object debris, extending the runway's useful life. The design phase covers the period through May 23, 2030, with performance at Wilbur, WA 99185.

The Town of Wilbur, a municipal government, is the grant recipient. The Airport Infrastructure Grants program, funded under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, provides up to $14.5 billion over five years for runway, taxiway, safety, sustainability, terminal, transit connection, and roadway projects at eligible NPIAS airports. Assistance is awarded as lump sum and released upon application for reimbursement of expenses.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project rehabilitates 3,851 feet of existing paved runway 2/20 to maintain the structural integrity and minimize foreign object debris to extend its useful life. This grant funds phase 1, which consists of design. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with wilbur, washington.