Rehabilitate runway lighting; rehabilitate runway

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded the City of Pensacola a $21.29 million Project Grant on August 21, 2025, under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) to rehabilitate runway infrastructure and lighting systems at Pensacola-area airports. The project encompasses the rehabilitation of 7,000 feet of existing paved Runway 8/26 to maintain structural integrity, minimize foreign object debris, and extend the runway's useful life. Additionally, the grant funds the rehabilitation of existing runway lighting systems to extend operational longevity. The project period extends through August 20, 2029, allowing adequate time for design, construction, and project closeout activities.

This infrastructure investment aligns with the FAA's strategic objectives of safety and operational excellence while supporting the nationwide system of public-use airports. The grant demonstrates the FAA's commitment to modernizing airport infrastructure through the Airport Improvement Program, which provides federal funding to airport sponsors for development and maintenance initiatives critical to civil aeronautics operations. Work will be performed at Pensacola, FL 32504.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project rehabilitates 7,000 feet of existing paved runway 8/26 to maintain the structural integrity and minimize foreign object debris to extend its useful life. This project rehabilitates existing runway 8/26 lighting to extend its useful life. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with pensacola, florida.