Rehabilitate runway

This Project Grant, awarded by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) on August 7, 2025, funds the rehabilitation of runway infrastructure at airports serving Christiansted, U.S. Virgin Islands. The Virgin Islands Port Authority Aviation Division will execute Phase 2 of a comprehensive runway 10/28 rehabilitation project, which involves construction of 1,800 feet of the total 10,004-foot existing paved runway. The project is designed to maintain structural integrity, minimize foreign object debris accumulation, and extend the runway's useful life. The award obligates $3.64 million in federal funding through August 6, 2029.

The Airport Improvement Program provides federal grant support to develop, modernize, and maintain airport infrastructure nationwide, with eligible projects including runway reconstruction and rehabilitation, taxiway improvements, and related airfield safety enhancements. This award represents the FAA's strategic investment in transportation infrastructure and economic development through the maintenance of critical aviation facilities serving the U.S. Virgin Islands territory.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project rehabilitates 10,004 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 phase 2, which consists of construction of 1,800 feet. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with christiansted, virgin islands.