Construct taxiway; construct apron; construct helipad

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded County of Lewis a $200,530.53 Project Grant on August 13, 2025, under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) to support airport infrastructure improvements at Packwood Airport in Chehalis, Washington. This Phase 1 funding supports environmental assessment and design work for three planned airport infrastructure projects: construction of a 10,000 square-yard tiedown apron, construction of an 800-foot parallel taxiway A with connector taxiways A1 and A2, and construction of one helipad. All three projects are designed to bring Packwood Airport into conformity with current Federal Aviation Administration standards.

The grant has an ultimate completion date of August 12, 2029, providing a four-year project period typical for FAA airport development initiatives. As the designated awardee, County of Lewis will manage the environmental compliance documentation and prepare the 20 percent design deliverables necessary to advance these infrastructure improvements, which will support the airport's operational capacity and safety standards in the Pacific Northwest region.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project constructs a new 10,000 square yard tiedown apron to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This project constructs new 800-foot parallel taxiway a and connector taxiways A1 and A2 to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This project constructs one new helipad to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This grant funds phase 1, which consists of environmental and 20% design. This grant funds phase 1, which consists of environmental and design. This grant funds phase 1, which consists of environmental design. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with packwood, washington.