Rehabilitate runway

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded $15.16 million to the Virgin Islands Port Authority (VIPA) Aviation Division on September 3, 2025, under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) to rehabilitate 7,000 feet of existing paved Runway 10/28 at the Charlotte Amalie airport in the U.S. Virgin Islands. The project, scheduled for completion by September 2, 2029, represents the final construction phase and is designed to maintain structural runway integrity, minimize foreign object debris accumulation, and extend the asset's useful life. This grant funds a portion of the eligible project costs, with the remaining eligible expenses covered by an associated Airport Infrastructure Grant.

The rehabilitation initiative directly supports the FAA's strategic objectives of safety and operational excellence by addressing critical airfield infrastructure needs in the U.S. territories. The project aligns with the FAA's mission to develop and maintain a nationwide airport system adequate to support civil aeronautics needs, with VIPA serving as the local government entity responsible for airport operations and infrastructure management across the Virgin Islands.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project rehabilitates 7,000 feet of existing paved runway 10/28 to maintain the structural integrity and minimize foreign object debris to extend its useful life. This grant funds a portion of the final phase, which consists of construction. This grant is associated with an airport infrastructure grant that funds the remaining eligible portion of the project. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with charlotte amalie, virgin islands.