Oklahoma Banking on Watonga Regional Airport Runway Upgrades

The airport's new 4,000-foot runway is expected to bolster the state and local economies.

Grant Boyd

Monday, December 12, 2022 at 10:57 AM ET

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Three vintage high-wing aircraft on the ramp at Watonga Regional Airport. [Courtesy: Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission.]

Key Takeaways:

The Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission invested nearly $2.8 million into Watonga Regional Airport for a complete runway reconstruction, new LED lighting, and an obstruction survey to enable 24/7 instrument approaches, funded entirely by FAA grants through ARPA.
This vital upgrade addressed the airport's significantly distressed 25-year-old runway, ensuring it meets modern FAA standards and maintains all-weather accessibility.
The project is expected to significantly boost the local and state economy, supporting key sectors like agriculture and oil & gas, and has future plans for expanding hangars and updating the terminal building.

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The Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission has recently invested a considerable amount of capital into the Watonga Regional Airport (KJWG).

According to the Commission, “This project consisted of reconstruction of the existing 4,000-foot by 60-foot runway in its current location to meet Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) standards. Also included in the project was the installation of new LED runway edge lights and an obstruction survey of the area to develop new instrument approach procedures that will ensure the airport has 24/7 access in all weather conditions. The total project cost was just under $2.8 million and was funded by grants entirely from the FAA due to ARPA [American Rescue Plan Act] funds provided by Congress.”