Rehabilitate runway lighting

The City of Williston received a $118,825.26 Project Grant award dated August 24, 2025, from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106), which also encompasses Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs and COVID-19 Airports Programs. This grant funds the design phase of a runway rehabilitation project for Runway 5/23 at Williston Airport in Williston, Florida, with a project completion date of August 23, 2029. The primary product delivered through this award is the comprehensive design work necessary to rehabilitate the existing runway lighting system and extend its useful life.

As a design-phase project, this grant establishes the foundation for future runway lighting rehabilitation activities by developing technical specifications, engineering plans, and project documentation required for subsequent construction phases. This funding supports the FAA's strategic objectives of maintaining safe and efficient airport infrastructure while enabling the City of Williston to advance critical aviation facility improvements at a regional public-use airport included in the National Plan of Integrated Airports Systems.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project rehabilitates existing runway 5/23 lighting to extend its useful life. This grant funds the first phase, which consists of design. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with williston, florida.