Greenville New Bern Washington, NC, October 7, 2026 — Albert J. Ellis Airport, located in Onslow County, North Carolina, has been awarded $4 million in state funding. The funds originate from North Carolina’s Regional Airport Fund and are designated to support both ongoing and future airport development initiatives.

The allocated $4 million will be invested in critical projects aimed at enhancing the airport’s infrastructure and operational capabilities. These projects include plans for a runway expansion, which is expected to improve air traffic capacity and potentially attract larger aircraft. Additionally, the funding will support renovations to the airport’s parking lots, addressing current needs and preparing for increased user demand.

Airport officials stated the primary objectives for these upgrades are to boost the airport’s marketability to airlines and potential business partners, as well as to prepare the facility for projected future growth in passenger and cargo traffic. The investment is seen as a key step in modernizing the airport’s services and expanding its role within the region’s transportation network.

Specific details regarding the timeline for the runway expansion and parking lot renovations were not immediately available. The contractor selected for these projects was also not provided in the initial funding announcement. The North Carolina Regional Airport Fund provides financial assistance to airports across the state to support capital improvement projects that are vital for economic development and regional connectivity.


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