Rehabilitate apron

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded $213,500 to the County of Okeechobee on July 10, 2025, under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) to fund Phase 1 design services for the rehabilitation of 22,000 square yards of existing apron pavement at Okeechobee, Florida's airport. This grant is part of the broader Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs administered by the FAA's Office of Airports. The project, with an ultimate completion date of July 9, 2029, is intended to maintain the structural integrity of the apron pavement and minimize foreign object debris at the airport facility.

The deliverables under this Phase 1 funding consist of professional design and engineering services necessary to plan and specify the comprehensive apron rehabilitation work. Upon completion of the design phase, the County of Okeechobee will have developed detailed project plans and specifications required to support subsequent construction phases. As a federally funded airport infrastructure project, the award supports the FAA's strategic objectives of maintaining a safe and efficient nationwide airport system while supporting civil aeronautics and long-term economic benefits through critical infrastructure improvements.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project rehabilitates 22,000 square yards of the existing apron pavement to maintain the structural integrity of the pavement and to minimize foreign object debris. This grant funds phase 1, which consists of design. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with okeechobee, florida.