Construct taxiway

The Eastern West Virginia Regional Airport Authority received a $1,046,946.32 Project Grant award from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) on August 28, 2025, with a completion date of August 27, 2029. This grant funds Phase 2 of the construction of a new 12,000-foot Taxiway E at Eastern West Virginia Regional Airport in Martinsburg, West Virginia. Phase 2 specifically consists of 500 feet of taxiway construction designed to bring the airport into conformity with current federal aviation safety and operational standards.

The Airport Improvement Program provides federal funding to support airport infrastructure development and modernization across the United States. This taxiway construction project represents a critical infrastructure investment in regional airport facilities, enhancing runway access and airport operational capacity while meeting Federal Aviation Administration safety requirements. The four-year project period reflects typical timelines for airport construction initiatives that include design finalization, contractor procurement, and construction completion activities.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project constructs new 12,000 foot taxiway e to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This grant funds phase 2, which consists of construction of 500 feet. . Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with martinsburg, west virginia.