Reconstruct airfield drainage/erosion control

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded Highland County, Ohio a formula grant of $239,740 on September 8, 2025, under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) to reconstruct airfield drainage and erosion control infrastructure at the Hillsboro airport. The grant funds the final construction phase of a project designed to replace existing ditches, drainage structures, and pipes that have reached the end of their useful lives and are inadequate for managing storm water runoff.

This infrastructure project will deliver modernized drainage systems to support safe and efficient airport operations while addressing environmental protection objectives. The grant is scheduled for completion by September 7, 2029, providing federal funding for airport facilities serving the Hillsboro, Ohio region. As a formula grant under the Airport Improvement Program, which encompasses traditional AIP funding and Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) appropriations, the award supports the FAA's strategic goals of safety, operational excellence, and long-term economic benefits through transportation infrastructure investment.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project reconstructs the existing ditches, drainage structures, and pipes to adequately handle storm water runoff that have reached the end of their useful lives. This grant funds the final phase, which consists of construction. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with hillsboro, ohio.