Reconstruct apron

This $13,850,881.11 federal Project Grant award from the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) will fund the reconstruction of 15,200 square yards of the existing apron 6 pavement at airports associated with Christiansted, Virgin Islands. This grant represents the second phase of a project to reconstruct 20,400 square yards of deteriorating apron pavement that has reached the end of its useful life. The project is expected to be completed by September 14, 2027. The funding recipient is the Virgin Islands Port Authority, which is the public operator of territorial airports and seaports in the U.S. Virgin Islands. As a prime contractor, the Virgin Islands Port Authority has previously delivered various airport infrastructure projects supported by FAA grants, including runway and taxiway rehabilitation, airport master plan updates, and terminal improvements.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project reconstructs 20,400 square yards of the existing apron 6 pavement that has reached the end of its useful life. This grant funds the second phase, which consists of reconstruction of 15,200 square yards. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with christiansted, virgin islands.