Extend/expand runway

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Eastern Region awarded the City of Morgantown, acting through its Morgantown Municipal Airport division, a Project Grant of $10,021,250.53 under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) on July 23, 2025. This grant funds Phase 13 of a comprehensive runway extension project for Runway 18/36 at Morgantown Municipal Airport. The specific deliverables under this phase include site preparation, grading, and placement of 550,000 cubic yards of rock embankment to extend the existing paved runway an additional 1,001 feet in length. Upon completion by July 22, 2029, the runway extension will enable the airport to accommodate a broader fleet mix of aircraft, enhancing regional aviation capabilities and economic connectivity.

This project represents part of a multi-phase runway extension initiative aimed at extending Runway 18/36 to 6,200 feet total length. The Airport Improvement Program, which also encompasses Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) appropriations and COVID-19 relief funding, supports the development and modernization of public-use airport infrastructure nationwide to ensure a safe and efficient airport system adequate to meet civil aeronautics needs.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project extends existing paved runway 18/36 an additional 1,001 feet in length to allow access to a broader fleet mix. This grant funds phase 13, which consists of site preparation, grading, and placement of 550,000 cubic yards of rock embankment. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with morgantown, west virginia.