Update state/region system plan

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded $130,000 to the Division of Aeronautics within the Nebraska Department of Transportation under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) on July 23, 2025, for the update and modernization of Nebraska's state airport system plan. The project will extend through July 22, 2029, and focuses on comprehensive planning activities to ensure the state's airport infrastructure meets current and projected civil aeronautics needs across the Lincoln, Nebraska region and associated airport facilities throughout Nebraska.

This formula grant supports strategic airport system planning and development initiatives that align with the FAA's objectives for safety, operational excellence, and long-term economic benefits through transportation infrastructure investment. The planning deliverables will establish a framework for airport infrastructure improvements, modernization efforts, and maintenance priorities across Nebraska's public-use airports included in the National Plan of Integrated Airports Systems. As the recipient, the state aeronautics division is responsible for maintaining updated airport layout plans, submitting periodic progress reports documenting project milestones, and retaining comprehensive accounting records for the three-year period following project closeout.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project updates the existing nebraska airport system plan. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with lincoln, nebraska.