Reconstruct airport rotating beacon; acquire and install electrical emergency generator; install weather reporting equipment

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded the City of Auburn, Washington a formula grant of $1,391,568.89 under the Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs (CFDA 20.106) on July 29, 2025. This grant funds Phase 2 construction activities for critical airport infrastructure improvements at Auburn's municipal airport, including three primary components: installation of a new Automated Weather Observing System (AWOS-III/PT) to provide site-specific weather information for enhanced flight operations; acquisition and installation of an electrical emergency generator to improve power supply reliability and prevent airfield power disruptions; and replacement of the existing airport rotating beacon, which has reached the end of its service life. The project is scheduled for completion by July 28, 2029.

This formula grant represents a portion of the total project funding, with an associated Airport Infrastructure Grant covering the remaining eligible project costs. The deliverables directly support the FAA's strategic objectives of safety and operational excellence by modernizing critical airport infrastructure systems that enhance safety, weather reporting capabilities, and power system resilience for the Auburn airport facility.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project acquires and installs a new automated weather observing system (AWOS-III/PT) to provide site-specific weather information. This project acquires and installs a new electrical generator to improve the reliability and efficiency of the airport's power supply and to prevent power disruptions to the airfield. This project replaces the existing airport rotating beacon that has reached the end of its useful life. This grant funds a portion of phase 2, which consists of construction. This grant is associated with an airport infrastructure grant that funds the remaining eligible portion of the project. This grant is associated with an airport infrastructure grant that funds the remaining eligible portion of the project. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with auburn, washington.