Obstruction marking/lighting/removal

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Eastern Region, awarded the Blair County Airport Authority a formula grant of $219,295.79 on August 5, 2025, under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) to fund Phase 1 design services for terrain obstruction removal and marking/lighting activities at Altoona Blair County Airport in Martinsburg, Pennsylvania. This project is designed to bring the airport into conformity with Federal Aviation Administration safety standards by removing terrain features identified as obstructions.

The grant supports the design phase of obstruction mitigation work, which represents the initial critical step in airport infrastructure safety enhancement. The project period extends through August 4, 2029, providing sufficient timeline for design completion and subsequent implementation phases. As a formula grant component of the broader Airport Improvement Program, this funding supports the FAA's strategic objectives of safety and operational excellence while maintaining the nationwide system of public-use airports necessary for civil aviation needs.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project removes terrain identified as an obstruction by the federal aviation administration to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This grant funds phase 1, which consists of design. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with altoona, pennsylvania.