Conduct state/regional system study

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded North Slope Borough a $952,631.58 project grant on September 19, 2025, under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) to conduct a regional airport economic impact study for Atqasuk, Alaska. The grant, administered through the FAA's Alaska Region, will support comprehensive analysis of economic benefits and impacts associated with airport operations and infrastructure in the region. The project period extends through September 18, 2029, allowing four years for study completion and analysis of regional airport systems serving Alaska's northernmost communities.

The study represents a planning and analysis phase investment that aligns with the FAA's strategic objectives of supporting long-term economic benefits through transportation infrastructure assessment. As a regional planning initiative, this project will provide North Slope Borough with critical data to inform future airport infrastructure development decisions and economic planning for Atqasuk and associated regional communities. The findings will support the borough's broader airport infrastructure modernization efforts, which are also supported through additional FAA grants for comprehensive runway, taxiway, and lighting system reconstruction at Atqasuk airport facilities.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project conducts a new region airport economic impact study. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with atqasuk, alaska.