Install weather reporting equipment

The City of Palo Alto received a $765,228.42 Project Grant award on September 22, 2025, from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Western Pacific Region under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106), which encompasses traditional Airport Improvement Program funding, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) appropriations, and COVID-19 relief grants. The grant funds the acquisition and installation of a new Automated Weather Observing System (AWOS) III/P at airports associated with Palo Alto, California, to provide site-specific weather information and enhance operational capabilities at the facility.

The project period extends through September 21, 2029, allowing for the system design, procurement, installation, and testing phases. This infrastructure investment supports the FAA's strategic objectives of safety and operational excellence by modernizing airport weather monitoring equipment, which is critical for safe flight operations and air traffic management. The grant represents a typical Airport Improvement Program investment in specialized airport equipment and infrastructure modernization at civilian public-use airports included in the National Plan of Integrated Airports Systems.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project acquires and installs a new automated weather observing system iiip/t to provide site-specific weather information. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with palo alto, california.