Reconstruct runway lighting

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded Benedum Airport Authority (doing business as North Central West Virginia Airport) a Project Grant of $1,299,248.42 under the Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs (CFDA 20.106) on July 21, 2025. The grant funds the reconstruction of Runway 3-21 lighting infrastructure at the airport located in Bridgeport, West Virginia, which has reached the end of its useful life. The project is scheduled for completion by July 20, 2029, and will directly benefit airports associated with Clarksburg, West Virginia, through enhanced runway safety and operational capability.

The Airport Improvement Program provides federal grants to public-use airports to support the development and modernization of airport infrastructure nationwide. This lighting reconstruction project aligns with the FAA's strategic objectives of safety and operational excellence by replacing deteriorated runway lighting systems with modern, reliable infrastructure. As a component of the broader Airport Improvement Program, the award supports the Federal Aviation Administration's mission to maintain a comprehensive nationwide system of public-use airports adequate to meet civil aeronautics needs while advancing long-term economic benefits through critical infrastructure investment.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project reconstructs existing runway 3-21 lighting that has reached the end of its useful life. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with clarksburg, west virginia.