Improve airport drainage/erosion control. This grant includes funding by the american rescue plan act of 2021 to increase the federal share to 100 percent for the airport improvement program (AIP).

The Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Eastern Region awarded a $2,076,960 Project Grant to the Tri-State Airport Authority under the Airport Improvement Program, COVID-19 Airports Programs, and Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs (CFDA 20.106). The grant funds drainage and erosion control improvements at Huntington, West Virginia's Tri-State Airport. Specifically, the project installs 200 feet of drainage infrastructure to adequately manage stormwater runoff. This represents the final phase of construction for drainage upgrades necessary to address issues identified at the airport. The grant period runs from July 7, 2021 through completion by July 6, 2025.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project installs 200 feet of drainage improvements necessary to adequately handle storm water runoff. This grant funds the final phase, which consists of construction. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with huntington, west virginia.