The North Carolina Department of Transportation is funding $1.2 million for airfield and lighting rehabilitation to the Asheboro Regional Airport as a part of its apron rehabilitation project. 

 According to City Engineer Michael Leonard, the main reason for the regional airport project is for energy efficiency and because the system is starting to fail. "Our current system is from the 70s, so we have been adding things as the runway has been extended. We are updating all existing lane lighting from the old system, exchanging pipe bulbs for LED bulbs, as well as new wiring and main panel box." 

In a February meeting, the board approved state and federal grants for safety and airfield improvement projects at 10 North Carolina airports. In March, the board approved the awards for each airport.  

NCDOT Communication Officer James Pearce believes these projects are important because they allow the 72 airports to continue serving as vital economic hubs for their communities.