Coast Guard Airfield in North Carolina Begins $32M Reconstruction Project

Published Jul 10, 2026, 5:01 AM EDT

Efforts include rebuilding the runway and upgrading the taxiways, expected to complete by 2027.

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Published Jul 10, 2026, 5:01 AM EDT

The U.S. Coast Guard has started a $32 million airfield reconstruction project in North Carolina. The service is modernizing Runway 1-19 at Base Elizabeth City, in Northeastern North Carolina. In partnership with the contractor RQ Construction, the efforts involve rebuilding the runway, upgrading the taxiways, and installing new airfield lighting.