Acquire runway temporary closure lighting; rehabilitate runway

The Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Northwest Mountain Region awarded $556,951.58 to the City of Yakima on July 2, 2026, under the Airport Infrastructure Grants program (CFDA 20.117) to acquire lighted Xs indicating temporary closure of Runway 4/22 and rehabilitate 3,835 feet of existing paved crosswind runway to maintain structural integrity and minimize foreign object debris. This award funds Phase 2 construction activities, with an associated Airport Improvement Program grant covering the remaining eligible project costs. Work is performed in Yakima, Washington, with a completion date of July 1, 2030. The grant benefits airports associated with Yakima, Washington.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project acquires lighted XS to indicate temporary closure of runway 4/22 to enhance safety. 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 2, which consists of construction. This grant is associated with an airport improvement program grant that funds the remaining eligible portion of the project costs. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with yakima, washington.