Update airport master plan

Pinal County, Arizona received a $433,771.58 Project Grant award from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) effective September 4, 2025, with an ultimate completion date of September 3, 2029. The grant funds an update to the existing airport master plan study for airports associated with Pinal County. This planning project will assess and document current airport conditions, capacity, and infrastructure needs to guide future development and modernization efforts across the county's airport system.

The Airport Improvement Program, which encompasses traditional AIP funding, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) appropriations, and COVID-19 relief grants administered by the FAA, supports the development and modernization of airport infrastructure nationwide. Master planning projects such as this one are eligible activities under the program and typically represent design-phase planning initiatives that precede capital construction projects. The four-year project period aligns with standard FAA grant timelines for planning and development activities, positioning Pinal County to establish a comprehensive strategic framework for future airport infrastructure investments.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project updates the existing airport master plan study. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with pinal (county), arizona.