Acquire easements/land for approaches

The Town of Hilliard received a $615,789.47 Project Grant from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) to acquire land easements and protect the approach to Runway 18/36 at Hilliard Airport. The award, issued on May 15, 2025, with a completion date of May 14, 2029, funds Phase 2 of a multi-phase land acquisition project totaling 38.22 acres. Phase 2 specifically covers the acquisition of 6.80 acres of land on the Runway 18 end to bring the airport into conformity with current Federal Aviation Administration standards for runway approach protection zones.

This project is part of the FAA's broader Airport Improvement Program initiative to enhance airport safety and operational efficiency through infrastructure development and modernization. The land acquisition will support the nationwide system of safe and efficient airports while ensuring the Hilliard Airport meets current standards for civil aeronautics operations. The Town of Hilliard, as the awardee municipality in Hilliard, Florida, is responsible for executing the project and maintaining required documentation and compliance records throughout the grant period.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project acquires 38.22 acres of land to protect the approach to runway 18/36, on the runway 18 end, to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This grant funds phase 2, which includes 6.80 acres. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with hilliard, florida.