Update airport master plan

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded $1,743,644.22 to the Virgin Islands Port Authority Aviation Division on September 15, 2025, under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) to update the existing airport master plan serving Christiansted, U.S. Virgin Islands. Specifically, this grant funds Phase 2 of the master plan update, which encompasses the development of a Capital Development Program and the preparation of Airport Layout Plan drawings. The project is scheduled for completion by September 14, 2029, and will provide critical infrastructure planning documentation to guide future capital investments and facility improvements at the airport.

This planning project supports the FAA's strategic objectives of safety and operational excellence by establishing comprehensive guidance for airport infrastructure development. The deliverables—including the Capital Development Program and updated Airport Layout Plan—will serve as foundational planning documents for future infrastructure projects at the Christiansted airport facility. As required under the Airport Improvement Program, the airport layout plan must be maintained and kept current for the duration of the grant agreement, typically spanning 20 years, ensuring long-term utility of the planning work funded through this award.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project updates the existing airport master plan study. This grant funds phase 2, which consists of the capital development program and airport layout plan drawings. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with christiansted, virgin islands.