Construct/extend/improve safety area

This $188,035.56 Project Grant awarded by the Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on August 3, 2023 funds the final phase of a project to extend the Runway 18 safety area at an airport in Auburn, Alabama to 1,000 feet in order to meet FAA design standards. The project, which is expected to be completed by August 2, 2027, will enhance the overall safety of operations at the airport through the relocation of associated navigational aids. This grant is part of the FAA's Airport Improvement Program, COVID-19 Airports Programs, and Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs (CFDA 20.106), which support the agency's strategic goals of safety, people, global leadership, and operational excellence for the nation's aviation infrastructure.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project extends the runway 18 safety area to 1,000 feet to meet federal aviation administration design standards. This improvement will enhance safety at the airport. . The grant funds the final phase, which consists of relocation of associated navigational aids. . Non-14 CFR part 139 certificated airports were not subjected to the runway safety area deadline of december 31, 2015 and some airports, including this one, continue to pursue further improvements as they become feasible. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with auburn, alabama.