Acquire friction measuring equipment; acquire equipment; acquire snow removal equipment

The Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Eastern Region awarded a $1,071,831.11 Project Grant to the Central West Virginia Regional Airport Authority, doing business as Yeager Airport, under the Airport Improvement Program, COVID-19 Airports Programs, and Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs (CFDA 20.106).

The funding will support the acquisition of friction measuring equipment, a snow broom, and a power sweeper to maintain runway safety and keep the airport serviceable during snow periods at Yeager Airport in Charleston, West Virginia. The new friction measuring equipment will aid in measuring runway conditions, while the snow broom and power sweeper will help remove debris and snow from the runway surface, improving efficiency and safety of airport operations. The grant aims to benefit airports associated with Charleston. The period of performance is from March 14, 2023 to March 13, 2027.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project acquires a new friction measuring equipment to maintain runway safety. This project acquires a new snow broom to keep the airport serviceable during snow periods and aid in the efficiency and safety of operations. . This project acquires a power sweeper to remove debris from the runway surface. . Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with charleston, west virginia.