Expand terminal; acquire snow removal equipment; reconstruct airfield signage/markings

The Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Eastern Region awarded $549,501.05 to Greenbrier Valley Airport Authority on August 10, 2026, under the Airport Infrastructure Grants program (CFDA 20.117).

The award funds Phase 1 of a multi-component airport improvement project serving Lewisburg, West Virginia. Phase 1 consists of an environmental study to comply with the National Environmental Policy Act for three planned infrastructure activities: acquisition of one front-end loader for snow removal to enhance airfield clearing capability during adverse weather; expansion of the existing terminal by 4,800 square feet to include ticketing, baggage, and secure holding areas and bring the airport into conformity with current standards; and reconstruction of existing airfield markings that have reached the end of their useful lives.

The recipient, Greenbrier Valley Airport Authority, is a county airport authority operating as a child entity of Greenbrier County. Work is performed at Lewisburg, West Virginia. The period of performance runs from August 10, 2026, through August 9, 2030. The assistance type is a project grant.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project acquires 1 front end loader snow removal equipment to enhance the airport's ability to clear the priority areas of the airfield during adverse weather conditions. This project expands the existing terminal by 4,800 square feet, including ticketing, baggage, and secure holding areas. This expansion will facilitate the movement of passengers and baggage to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This project reconstructs existing airfield markings that have reached the end of their useful lives. The grant funds phase 1, which consists of an environmental study to comply with the national environmental policy act. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with lewisburg, west virginia.