Obstruction marking/lighting/removal

The Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration New England Region awarded Rhode Island Airport Corp $188,366.32 on June 12, 2026, under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.116) to acquire two avigation easements on the approach end of Runway 5 at an airport associated with Pawtucket, Rhode Island. This Phase 1 project removes vegetation identified as obstructions by the Federal Aviation Administration to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. Performance takes place in Warwick, Rhode Island, with an ultimate completion date of June 11, 2030. Rhode Island Airport Corp, a state airport authority, is the grant recipient; the State of Rhode Island is the parent organization. The AIP program funds airport infrastructure investments to support the development of a nationwide system of public-use airports adequate to meet civil aeronautics needs.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project removes vegetation identified as obstructions by the federal aviation administration to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This grant funds phase 1, which consists of acquiring two avigation easements on the approach end of runway 5. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with pawtucket, rhode island.