Griffith Announces $5,225,950 DOT Grant to Develop Virginia Highlands Airport

Wednesday, August 20, 2025 | W. P. Jackson Krug (202-225-3861)

The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has awarded the Virginia Highlands Airport Commission, based in Washington County, Virginia, a $5,225,950 grant. The funding supports the rehabilitation of an existing runway at Virginia Highlands Airport. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:

 

“Improvements to airport runways enhance safety and aviation operations.

 

“This DOT grant for more than $5.2 million helps the Virginia Highlands Airport Commission make structural improvements to a runway at Virginia Highlands Airport.”

 

BACKGROUND

 

These grant funds were made available through the Fiscal Year 2025 Airport Improvement Program.

 

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