Construct helipad

The City of Show Low, Arizona, received a $1.19 million Project Grant from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) to construct a new helipad at Show Low Regional Airport. The project, awarded on August 29, 2025, with an ultimate completion date of August 28, 2029, will bring the airport into conformity with current FAA standards. This infrastructure improvement supports the FAA's strategic objectives of safety and operational excellence by enhancing airport capabilities and regional transportation infrastructure.

The Airport Improvement Program provides federal grants to support the development, modernization, and maintenance of airport infrastructure nationwide, including runway reconstruction, taxiway improvements, safety enhancements, and specialized equipment acquisition. Awards under this program typically range from approximately $300,000 for design-phase projects to over $90 million for major construction initiatives, with project periods generally spanning four years to accommodate design, construction, and closeout activities. The helipad construction project aligns with these program objectives and the four-year performance timeline.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project constructs a new helipad to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with show low, arizona.