Reconstruct airport rotating beacon; reconstruct runway visual guidance system

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Western Pacific Region awarded County of Inyo a formula grant totaling $246,023.16 under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) on September 18, 2025, for infrastructure improvements at Bishop Airport in California. The grant funds the reconstruction of critical airport navigation and safety systems, specifically the replacement of one airport rotating beacon that has reached the end of its useful life and the reconstruction of the Precision Approach Path Indicator (PAPI) system for Runway 12 at the runway threshold. These systems are essential components of runway visual guidance infrastructure that assist pilots during approach and landing operations.

The project is scheduled for completion by September 17, 2029, and represents the county's continued investment in maintaining safe and functional airport infrastructure. As a component of the broader Airport Improvement Program, which supports development and modernization of public-use airports across the National Plan of Integrated Airports Systems, this award exemplifies federal support for regional aviation infrastructure that sustains civil aeronautics operations and economic benefits in the Bishop area.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project reconstructs precision approach path indicator system for runway 12, at the threshold for runway 12, that has reached the end of its useful life. This project replaces 1 existing airport rotating beacon that has reached the end of its useful life. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with bishop, california.