Federal Aviation Administration Approves More Airport Projects – The FAA released funding for two additional airport enhancement projects in Washington last month, adding projects in Richland and Wilbur to seven other projects already approved for six Washington airports. FAA airport improvement projects now total nearly $50 million in Washington.
- Wilbur - $3 million for runway rehabilitation.
- Richland - $2.6 million for runway rehabilitation.
- The FAA administers aviation Recovery Act projects with airport sponsors. WSDOT does not have a role.
| Airport | Amount | Type |
|---|
| Bellingham International |
$ 2,500,000 |
Rehab Apron |
| Bellingham International |
$ 800,000 |
Rehab Taxiway |
| Paine Field |
$11,357,407 |
Rehab Runway and Taxiway |
| Grant County International |
$ 2,000,000 |
Rehab Taxiway |
| Tri-Cities |
$ 8,700,000 |
Rehab Runway and Apron |
| Spokane International |
$17,972,580 |
Rehab Runway and Apron |
| Pangborn Memorial |
$ 1,000,000 |
Rehab Taxiway
|
| Wilbur |
$ 3,000,000 |
Rehab Taxiway
|
| Richland |
$ 2,600,000 |
Rehab Taxiway
|
These ARRA grant figures are based on estimated costs and may change as construction bids are taken and actual grants are awarded.
See a complete list of FAA stimulus projects.
Last revised on February 17, 2010