Construct apron

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded Benedum Airport Authority (doing business as North Central West Virginia Airport) a $2,481,522.11 Project Grant on June 26, 2025, under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) to construct the final phase of a new terminal apron at the airport in Bridgeport, West Virginia. This phase encompasses construction of 4,120 square yards, which represents the completion of a comprehensive 13,555 square-yard terminal apron project designed to accommodate increased aircraft operations at the facility. The grant is scheduled for completion by June 25, 2029.

The Airport Improvement Program, administered by the FAA, provides federal funding to support the development and modernization of airport infrastructure across the United States. This award directly supports the program's objective of enhancing airport safety, operational efficiency, and infrastructure capacity to meet the needs of civil aeronautics. The terminal apron project will improve the airport's ability to service multiple aircraft simultaneously, thereby enhancing operational efficiency and supporting regional aviation services in the Clarksburg, West Virginia area.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project constructs a new 13,555 square yard terminal apron to accommodate more aircraft operations. This grant funds the final phase, which consists of construction of 4,120 square yards. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with clarksburg, west virginia.