Reconstruct aircraft rescue and fire fighting vehicle

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded $2,298,868 in project grant funding to Lee County Port Authority on August 5, 2025, under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) to reconstruct two aircraft rescue and firefighting (ARFF) vehicles serving airports associated with Fort Myers, Florida. The project, scheduled for completion by August 4, 2029, will replace existing ARFF vehicles that have reached the end of their operational lives and will ensure compliance with Federal Aviation Regulation Part 139 safety requirements applicable to airport rescue and firefighting operations.

This grant supports critical infrastructure modernization at Southwest Florida International Airport in Miromar Lakes, Florida, by delivering equipment essential to airport safety and emergency response capabilities. The funding enables the port authority to maintain regulatory compliance and operational readiness while supporting the regional transportation hub's strategic development and safety protocols.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project replaces two existing aircraft rescue and fire fighting vehicles to meet 14 CFR part 139 safety requirements that have reached the end of their useful lives. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with fort myers, florida.