Rehabilitate runway

The City of Yakima received a $267,269.48 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), awarded on September 8, 2025. This grant funds Phase 1 (design) of a runway rehabilitation project for Yakima-associated airports. The project will rehabilitate 3,835 feet of the existing paved legacy Crosswind Runway 4/22 to maintain structural integrity, minimize foreign object debris, and extend the runway's useful life. The design phase is anticipated to be completed by September 7, 2029.

The FAA's Airport Improvement Program supports the development and modernization of airport infrastructure nationwide, with eligible projects including runway reconstruction and rehabilitation. As a municipal government with extensive experience managing federal transportation and infrastructure grants, Yakima is well-positioned to execute this planning and design phase, which represents a critical preliminary step before moving to subsequent construction phases of the runway rehabilitation initiative.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project rehabilitates 3,835 feet of existing paved legacy crosswind runway 4/22 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 yakima, washington.