Rehabilitate runway lighting; rehabilitate runway

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Southern Region awarded a $4.01 million Project Grant under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) to the Titusville-Cocoa Airport Authority on July 23, 2025, with an ultimate completion date of July 22, 2029. This grant funds the final construction phase of a comprehensive runway rehabilitation project at Titusville-Cocoa Airport in Titusville, Florida. The project encompasses the rehabilitation of 3,601 feet of existing paved Runway 11/29 and associated runway lighting systems to maintain structural integrity, minimize foreign object debris, and extend the useful life of critical airport infrastructure.

The grant directly benefits airports associated with Merritt Island, Florida by providing federal funding for essential airfield infrastructure improvements. By rehabilitating both the runway pavement and lighting systems, this project supports the FAA's strategic objectives of safety and operational excellence while maintaining a comprehensive system of public-use airports adequate to meet civil aeronautics needs.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project rehabilitates 3,601 feet of existing paved runway 11/29 to maintain the structural integrity and minimize foreign object debris to extend its useful life. This project rehabilitates existing runway 11/29 lighting to extend its useful life. This grant funds the final phase, which consists of construction. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with merritt island, florida.