Install runway visual guidance system

The City of King City received a $462,863.16 project grant from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Western Pacific Region, under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) effective September 19, 2025, with an ultimate completion date of September 18, 2029. This grant funds the installation of runway visual guidance systems at King City Airport, specifically a Runway End Identifier Lights (REIL) system and a Precision Approach Path Indicator (PAPI) system for Runway 11 at the runway threshold. These installations will bring the airport into conformity with current FAA standards and enhance operational safety and navigation capabilities for pilots approaching the runway.

This grant represents partial federal funding for the total project, with an associated Airport Improvement Program grant funding the remaining eligible project costs. The infrastructure improvements align with the FAA's strategic objectives of safety and operational excellence while supporting the long-term development of an adequate nationwide system of public-use airports. The four-year project timeline accommodates design, procurement, installation, and project closeout activities required to complete the runway visual guidance system enhancements.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project installs a runway end identifier lights system and a precision approach path indicator system for runway 11, at the threshold for runway 11 to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This grant 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 king city, california.