Conduct/update miscellaneous study

The County of El Dorado received a $140,600 Project Grant from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Western Pacific Region, under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106), effective September 17, 2025, with an ultimate completion date of September 16, 2029. This grant funds a site selection study for hangars at airports associated with Placerville, California. The project represents a planning-phase initiative within the FAA's broader Airport Improvement Program, which supports the development and modernization of airport infrastructure across the United States through traditional AIP (Airport Improvement Program) funding, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) appropriations, and legacy COVID-19 relief grants.

The primary deliverable under this award is a new site selection study that will identify optimal locations for hangar facilities at the Placerville airport complex. As a planning and study project, this grant supports infrastructure planning activities that will inform future capital development at the airport. Planning-phase projects within the Airport Improvement Program typically involve design work, environmental assessments, and feasibility studies that precede construction initiatives. The four-year project period allows adequate time for comprehensive site analysis, stakeholder engagement, and documentation necessary to guide subsequent hangar development and construction phases.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project conducts a new site selection study for hangars. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with placerville, california.