Reconstruct runway visual guidance system

The Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Southern Region awarded County of Palm Beach $225,593.68 on June 26, 2026, under the Airport Infrastructure Grants program (CFDA 20.117) to reconstruct the precision approach path indicator system for Runway 9R/27L at West Palm Beach International Airport. The project reconstructs visual guidance systems at both runway thresholds that have reached the end of their useful lives. The period of performance runs through June 25, 2030, with work performed in West Palm Beach, Florida. This is a Project Grant assistance type. The Airport Infrastructure Grants program, funded through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, provides up to $14.5 billion over five years for runway, taxiway, safety, sustainability, terminal, airport transit connection, and roadway projects at eligible airports in the National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems. Projects are expected to be completed within four years of grant award, with most airports completing work within two to three years.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project reconstructs the precision approach path indicator system for runway 9R/27L, at both runway thresholds, that have reached the end of their useful lives. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with west palm beach, florida.