Airport wildlife hazard assessment/site visit/management plan

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Western Pacific Region awarded $151,351.58 to the County of Lake Administrative Office through the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) on September 17, 2025, for an airport wildlife hazard assessment project serving Lakeport, California. The grant funds a comprehensive wildlife hazard assessment that includes site visit evaluation and the development of a management plan for Lakeport Airport. This project addresses critical aviation safety concerns by identifying and mitigating potential wildlife-related hazards that could compromise airport operations and flight safety.

The four-year project, with completion targeted for September 16, 2029, represents a focused infrastructure investment consistent with the Airport Improvement Program's mandate to support the development and maintenance of safe, efficient airport facilities nationwide. As a planning and assessment project, this grant deliverable provides the foundational analysis necessary for subsequent infrastructure improvements and operational enhancements at the airport facility, supporting the FAA's strategic objectives of safety and operational excellence in civil aviation.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project conducts an airport wildlife hazard assessment. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with lakeport, california.