Reconstruct taxiway

The Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Eastern Region awarded $4,756,529.47 to Raleigh County Memorial Airport on August 25, 2026, under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.116) for taxiway reconstruction at an airport serving the Beckley, West Virginia area.

The grant funds Phase 1 reconstruction of 2,885 feet of existing Taxiway E pavement at the facility located in Beaver, West Virginia. Phase 1 is part of a larger project to reconstruct 7,400 feet of taxiway that has reached the end of its useful life. The period of performance runs through August 24, 2030.

Raleigh County Memorial Airport, also doing business as Raleigh County Airport Authority, is a local government entity and airport authority. The Airport Improvement Program assists public-use airport sponsors in developing infrastructure adequate to meet civil aeronautics needs, with a focus on transportation investment, environmental protection, and long-term economic benefits. AIP-supported projects must be located at airports included in the National Plan of Integrated Airports Systems.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project reconstructs 7,400 feet of existing taxiway E pavement that has reached the end of its useful life. This grant funds phase 1, which consists of reconstruction of 2,885 feet. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with beckley, west virginia.