Acquire aircraft rescue and fire fighting vehicle

The Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) Eastern Region awarded Tri-State Airport Authority a Project Grant of $1.48 million under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) on September 15, 2025, to acquire one new Index B Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) Vehicle. The award, with a completion date of September 14, 2029, directly supports enhanced safety operations at airports associated with Huntington, West Virginia, specifically the Huntington Tri-State Airport. The ARFF vehicle represents critical safety infrastructure necessary for airport emergency response capabilities and aligns with the FAA's strategic objective of ensuring safe and efficient airport operations across the nationwide airport system.

This grant operates within the broader Airport Improvement Program framework, which provides federal funding for airport infrastructure development, modernization, and safety equipment acquisition at public-use airports included in the National Plan of Integrated Airports Systems. The four-year project period accommodates acquisition, installation, and operational integration of the specialized firefighting equipment at the Huntington facility, supporting the airport authority's comprehensive approach to infrastructure modernization and safety enhancement initiatives.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project acquires one new index b aircraft rescue and fire fighting vehicle to enhance safety. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with huntington, west virginia.