Reconstruct runway lighting; reconstruct airfield signage/markings

The City of Lake Wales received a Project Grant award of $316,698.95 from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under the Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs (CFDA 20.106), awarded on August 25, 2025. This grant funds the final construction phase of a comprehensive airport infrastructure rehabilitation project at Lake Wales Municipal Airport in Lake Wales, Florida, with an anticipated completion date of August 24, 2029.

The grant supports the reconstruction of Runway 6/24 lighting infrastructure and airfield signage and markings that have reached the end of their useful life. These improvements will enhance airport safety and operational efficiency by replacing aging infrastructure components with modern systems. As a civilian airport development project, this award aligns with the FAA's strategic objectives of safety and operational excellence while supporting the maintenance of adequate public-use airport infrastructure within the National Plan of Integrated Airports Systems.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project reconstructs existing runway 6/24 lighting that has reached the end of its useful life. This project reconstructs existing airfield signage and markings that have reached the end of their useful lives. This grant funds the final phase, which consists of construction. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with lake wales, florida.