The Yakima Airport's primary runway handles approximately 95 percent of all aircraft arriving and departing the airport.  This runway was milled and overlaid in 2010 and requires maintenance in order to extend the overall life expectancy of the surface and associated infrastructure.  This project will replace the runway's 1970's High Intensity Runway Edge Lights while conducting required asphalt crack and fog sealing.  The project will also relocate specific navigation aids in order to meet current Federal Aviation Administration safety standards.  JUB Engineering, Inc. will assist the airport during construction to ensure the contractor meets the engineer's specifications and FAA safety standards. 

Ninety percent (90%) of the funds to cover the agreement and rehabilitate Runway 9/27 are provided through a grant with the FAA.  The remaining funding match is provided through the airport's Passenger Facility Charge program.  This project will not impact the City's general fund.