Reconstruct runway lighting

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded the City of Nenana, Alaska a Project Grant totaling $205,015.79 under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) on May 12, 2025, with an ultimate completion date of May 11, 2029. This grant funds Phase 1 of a runway lighting reconstruction project for Runway 4R/22L at Nenana Airport. The project addresses aging runway lighting infrastructure that has reached the end of its useful life by financing the design phase of the reconstruction effort.

The Airport Improvement Program, administered by the FAA as part of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, supports airport infrastructure modernization and maintenance across the United States. This award specifically enables the City of Nenana to develop comprehensive design plans for the runway lighting system upgrade, positioning the municipality for subsequent construction phases. The grant supports the FAA's strategic objectives of enhancing airport safety and operational efficiency while maintaining the nation's civil aviation infrastructure system.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project reconstructs the existing lighting on runway 4R/22L that has reached the end of its useful life. This grant funds phase 1, which consists of design. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with nenana, alaska.