Virginia Airports Receive $48M Federal Funding for Infrastructure Upgrades

Virginia will receive over $48 million in federal funding to upgrade infrastructure at 18 airports, including runway rehabilitations, taxiway shifts, new hangars, and lighting improvements. This funding, announced by Senators Mark Warner and Tim Kaine, comes through the Federal Aviation Administration’s Airport Infrastructure Grants and the Airport Improvement Program, supported by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. Major projects include $7.2 million for Winchester Regional Airport's lighting and taxiway shift, $6.8 million for taxiway reconstruction at Washington Dulles International Airport, and $5.2 million for runway rehabilitation at Virginia Highlands Airport. Five airports in the Hampton Roads area will receive nearly $10 million as part of these improvements, coinciding with Norfolk International Airport’s $1 billion transformation. The funds aim to ensure Virginia's airports remain safe and reliable hubs that promote economic growth and connectivity. Similar federal investments are also being made nationwide, including $158.4 million allocated to 72 airports in California for infrastructure modernization and safety enhancements.