Install wind cone/segmented circle

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded the City of Cottonwood, Arizona a formula grant of $265,000 under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) on September 19, 2025, with a completion date of September 18, 2029. This award supports the acquisition and installation of a new wind cone and segmented circle navigational aids at the Cottonwood airport facility. These specialized equipment installations provide pilots with critical airfield information necessary for safe flight operations and airport navigation.

The project represents a targeted infrastructure investment within the FAA's broader Airport Improvement Program, which encompasses traditional Airport Improvement Program (AIP) funding, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) appropriations, and COVID-19 relief initiatives. Navigational aid equipment such as wind cones and segmented circles are standard components of airport safety infrastructure that support the FAA's strategic objectives of operational safety and excellence. The four-year project timeline allows for equipment procurement, installation, and system integration at the Cottonwood airport.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project acquires and installs a new wind cone and segmented circle navigational aids to provide pilots with critical airfield information. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with cottonwood, arizona.