Richland Airport to Receive $3.1 Million in AIP Funding

RICHLAND, Wash.-- The Port of Benton announced Tuesday that they have received $3.16 million in Federal Aviation Administration Funding through the Airport Improvement Program intended to provide electrical, lighting, and guidance system upgrades at the Richland Airport.

At its August 18th meeting, the Port of Benton Commission accepted FAA grant funds for the replacement of existing medium intensity runway lighting and electrical room modifications. This follows a prior award from FAA in June 2021 for lighting design, and implements the full project scope.