Reconstruct weather reporting equipment

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded the City of Camden, Arkansas a project grant of $467,368.42 on August 14, 2025, under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) to reconstruct weather reporting equipment at Camden Municipal Airport. Specifically, the grant funds the replacement of an Automated Weather Observing System (AWOS) Precipitation Type Identification Sensor Type III that has reached the end of its operational life. The project completion date is set for August 13, 2029.

This grant represents partial federal funding for the overall airport infrastructure project, with an associated Airport Improvement Program grant funding the remaining eligible project costs. The weather reporting equipment upgrade supports the FAA's strategic objectives of safety and operational excellence by ensuring accurate, reliable weather data collection for airport operations and aviation safety. As a local government entity, the City of Camden will be responsible for project oversight, accounting records retention, and periodic progress reporting to the FAA throughout the four-year project period.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project replaces the existing automated weather observing system precipitation type identification sensor type III that has reached the end of its useful life. This project funds a portion of the total project. This grant is associated with an airport improvement program grant that funds the remaining eligible portion of the project. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with camden, arkansas.