Update airport master plan

The City of Pittsfield received a Formula Grant award of $157,488.42 from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under the Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs (CFDA 20.106), effective June 20, 2025, with a completion date of June 19, 2029. This grant funds an airport master plan update for airports serving Pittsfield, Massachusetts, representing a portion of the total project cost. The master plan update constitutes a planning-level project designed to establish comprehensive guidance for airport infrastructure development, safety improvements, and long-term operational enhancements.

The FAA's Airport Improvement Program supports the development and modernization of airport infrastructure to meet civil aeronautics needs and facilitate economic growth. The City of Pittsfield's grant is coordinated with an associated Airport Infrastructure Grant that funds the remaining eligible project costs. As a planning deliverable, the master plan update will provide the municipality with current strategic recommendations for infrastructure improvements, operational efficiency, and system-wide airport development priorities, positioning the airport to compete for future development funding and ensure compliance with Federal Aviation Administration requirements for ongoing airport operations and safety.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project updates the existing airport master plan study. This grant funds a portion of the total project. This grant is associated with an airport infrastructure grant that funds the remaining eligible portion of the project. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with pittsfield, massachusetts.