Reconstruct deicing containment equipment; reconstruct airfield equipment; rehabilitate runway

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), through the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106), awarded a formula grant of $1,183,386.32 to the Akron-Canton Regional Airport Authority on August 26, 2025, with an ultimate completion date of August 25, 2029. This grant funds Phase 1 (design) of a comprehensive airport infrastructure project serving the Akron, Ohio region. The project encompasses reconstruction of glycol tanks for a public-use deicing containment facility that has reached the end of its useful life, rehabilitation of 7,601 feet of existing Runway 1/19 to maintain structural integrity and minimize foreign object debris, replacement of existing Runway 1/19 sensors, and replacement of secondary windcones. All components address critical infrastructure that has reached the end of operational life.

The grant provides federal funding specifically for the design phase of these multiple interconnected airfield improvement initiatives. Upon completion of design activities, these projects are expected to extend the operational lifespan of essential airport infrastructure, enhance safety operations, and maintain the airport's capacity to serve civil aeronautics needs. The work is being performed at the airport's location in North Canton, Ohio.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project reconstructs the glycol tanks for a public use deicing containment facility that has reached the end of its useful life. This project rehabilitates 7,601 feet of existing paved runway 1/19 to maintain the structural integrity and minimize foreign object debris to extend its useful life. This project replaces the existing runway 1/19 sensors that have reached the end of their useful lives. This project replaces the existing secondary windcones that have reached the end of their useful lives. This grant funds phase 1, which consists of design. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with akron, ohio.