Existing project from FY17, revised in FY20: Originally the runway was to be extended 600 feet, in FY18 it was revised for 1,600 feet for additional usage including disaster relief operations and accommodation of the new American Airlines EMB-145 jets for Charlotte flights in summer. This project is 95% reimbursable by the FAA and MAA. Forward funding of Federal funds from the County General Fund may be necessary. The existing length of Runway 14-32 is 6,400 feet. The 1,600 foot extension will provide an 8,000 foot Runway 14-32 which is required to accommodate the performance characteristic of the Embraer ERJ-145 Regional Jets and other larger aircraft that utilize the SBY Airport. Project will include all design, construction, environmental, land acquistion and navigational aids relocation. The environmental assessment will be spread over two years, $450,000 in FY19 and $500,000 in FY20, with construction design scheduled in FY21 for $900,000 and land acquistions/avigation easements will be obtain over two years, FY20/21 for a total cost of $3,600,000. The runway construction in FY21-22 depending on state and federal funding sources. As of December 17, 2021, this project is currently in the FY 2022-2026 CIP . Funding for this project is allotted in the city's capital improvement plan for construction Fy 2022. A firm timeline has not been established; however, construction is scheduled for Fiscal Year 2022. *Project information has been obtained through a public capital improvement plan (CIP). A CIP is a financial schedule for short- and long-range projects which is updated regularly. Information listed in the CIP often evolves based on funding availability and the project details, including timeline and value, are subject to change. The content management team will continue to pursue additional details as they become available.
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