Rehabilitate terminal access road; rehabilitate terminal parking lot

The City of Galion, through its Airport Division, received a Formula Grant award of $405,933.68 from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) on July 16, 2025, with a completion date of July 15, 2029. The grant funds the final construction phase of a comprehensive airport infrastructure rehabilitation project located at Galion Airport in Galion, Ohio. The project encompasses rehabilitation of 825 feet of existing terminal access road and restoration of a 6,825 square-foot non-revenue-generating parking lot, both designed to extend the useful life of these critical airport assets serving the Crestline, Ohio area.

This grant represents federal investment in airport infrastructure resilience through the FAA's longstanding Airport Improvement Program, which supports development and modernization of public-use airport systems nationwide. The project aligns with the FAA's strategic objectives of operational excellence and infrastructure sustainability, addressing aging airport infrastructure through targeted rehabilitation rather than new construction. The City of Galion's selection reflects its established track record as an airport sponsor and its participation in the National Plan of Integrated Airports Systems.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project rehabilitates 825 feet of existing terminal access road to extend its useful life. This project rehabilitates existing 6,825 square foot nonrevenue generating parking lot at nonprimary airport to extend its useful life. This grant funds the final phase, which consists of construction. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with crestline, ohio.