Install weather reporting equipment

The City of Newport received a $478,242.11 formula grant award on August 14, 2025, from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106). The grant funds the acquisition and installation of an Automated Weather Observing System (AWOS III-P/T) at Newport-area airports to provide site-specific weather information and reporting capabilities. The project is scheduled for completion by August 13, 2029, and will enhance operational capabilities and safety at the municipal airport facilities serving Newport, Oregon.

This award is consistent with the FAA's strategic objectives to support airport infrastructure development and operational excellence through the Airport Improvement Program, which encompasses traditional AIP funding, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) appropriations, and COVID-19 relief grant programs. The weather reporting equipment installation represents a critical infrastructure improvement that supports safe and efficient airport operations while contributing to the broader nationwide system of public-use airports.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project acquires and installs a new automated weather observing system (awos III-P/T) to provide site-specific weather information. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with newport, oregon.