This $21,747,332.27 Project Grant award from the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) will provide funding for critical infrastructure improvements at an airport associated with Nightmute, Alaska. The key activities include:
- Constructing/extending the runway safety area, reconstructing runway and taxiway lighting, and installing new navigational aids like a segmented circle and wind cones to enhance airport safety and visibility.
- Rehabilitating the airport's taxiway, runway, access road, apron, and rotating beacon to maintain structural integrity and extend their useful life.
- Widening and extending the runway safety area to 150 feet by 3,800 feet, further improving overall airport safety.
The Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities will serve as the grant recipient and oversee the project implementation. This investment aims to upgrade critical airport infrastructure and facilities to meet Federal Aviation Administration standards, ensuring the continued safe and efficient operation of this important regional transportation hub.
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