Construct/extend safety area

The Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Southern Region awarded ST Lucie County Board Of County Commissioners $425,793.68 on July 18, 2026, under the Airport Infrastructure Grants program (CFDA 20.117) to construct 102 feet of pipe culvert as Phase 2 of runway 10R/28L safety area improvements at the 10R end at Fort Pierce Airport.

The project enhances runway safety and performs at Fort Pierce, Florida. Period of performance runs from July 18, 2026, through July 17, 2030. The Airport Infrastructure Grants program, funded through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, provides $14.5 billion over five years for runway, taxiway, safety and sustainability projects, and terminal and airport transit connection work at primary and nonprimary airports listed in the National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project constructs runway 10R/28L safety area at the 10R end to enhance safety. This grant funds phase 2, which consists of the construction of 102 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.