Install weather reporting equipment

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded the City of Platte, South Dakota a formula grant of $365,000 on August 5, 2025, under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) for the installation of weather reporting infrastructure. The grant funds the final construction phase of a project to acquire and install a new Automated Weather Observing System Type III at Platte Regional Airport. This system will provide site-specific meteorological data to support safe and efficient airport operations. The project is scheduled for completion by August 4, 2029.

The Airport Improvement Program, which encompasses traditional Airport Improvement Program funding, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) appropriations, and COVID-19 relief grants, supports modernization and maintenance of airport infrastructure nationwide. As a formula grant component, this award directly addresses the FAA's strategic objectives of safety and operational excellence by enhancing weather monitoring capabilities at regional airports. The $365,000 investment represents critical infrastructure funding for a community airport serving the South Dakota region, with the complete project implementation extending through 2029.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project acquires and installs a new automated weather observing system type III to provide site-specific weather information. This grant funds the final phase, which consists of construction. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with platte, south dakota.