Construct/extend safety area

The Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Southern Region awarded $1,509,103.16 to St. Lucie County Board Of County Commissioners on July 18, 2026, under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.116) to construct a runway safety area at Fort Pierce Airport.

Phase 1 of the project consists of construction of 410 linear feet of pipe culvert at the 10R end of Runway 10R/28L to enhance safety. The grant funds this specific phase of runway safety area improvements that the county continues to pursue as feasible following the FAA's coordinated nationwide effort to complete practicable runway safety enhancements at 14 CFR Part 139 certificated airports prior to the December 31, 2015 deadline.

Work is performed at Fort Pierce, Florida (34982). The period of performance runs through July 17, 2030. The assistance type is a Project Grant. The Airport Improvement Program supports development of a nationwide system of public-use airports through investment in transportation, environmental protection, and airport infrastructure that supports long-term economic benefits.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project constructs runway 10R/28L safety area at the 10R end to enhance safety. This grant funds phase 1, which consists of the construction of 410 linear feet of pipe culvert. The FAA worked with the nation's 14 CFR part 139 certificated airports to complete all practicable improvements to runway safety areas prior to the deadline of december 31, 2015. However, some airports, including this one, continue to pursue further improvements as they become feasible. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with fort pierce, florida.