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, funded by FAA ARPA grants, to reconstruct Watonga Regional Airport's 4,000-foot runway, install new LED lights, and enable 24/7 all-weather access.
This vital renovation addressed the runway's over 25-year-old infrastructure and is expected to significantly boost the local and state economy, building on the airport's current $1.2 million annual economic impact.
The airport serves as a crucial hub for agriculture, oil and gas, and other regional businesses, with future plans including hangar expansion and terminal updates to further enhance its role.

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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.”