Reconstruct aircraft rescue and fire fighting vehicle; reconstruct snow removal equipment

The Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Eastern Region awarded $3,570,765.26 to Lehigh Northampton Airport Authority on July 28, 2026, under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.116) to reconstruct snow removal equipment and replace an aircraft rescue and fire fighting vehicle.

The project replaces existing snow removal equipment—a snow blower, snow broom, and plow/spreader—that have reached the end of their useful lives. It also replaces one Class 3 aircraft rescue and fire fighting vehicle to meet 14 CFR Part 139 safety requirements. The recipient, operating Lehigh Valley International Airport in Allentown, Pennsylvania, will perform the work at that location. The period of performance runs from July 28, 2026, through July 27, 2030. The funding is obligated in full at the stated amount. The Airport Improvement Program supports public-use airport sponsors in developing infrastructure adequate to meet civil aeronautics needs, with a focus on transportation, environmental protection, and long-term economic benefits.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project replaces existing snow removal equipment including a snow blower, snow broom and plow/spreader that have reached the end of their useful lives. This project replaces one existing class 3 aircraft rescue and fire fighting vehicle to meet 14 CFR part 139 safety requirements that has reached the end of its useful life. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with allentown, pennsylvania.