Rehabilitate runway lighting; rehabilitate runway

The Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Southern Region awarded Lee County Port Authority $6,509,174.67 under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.116) on May 28, 2026, to fund Phase 1 design work for runway rehabilitation and lighting modernization at Southwest Florida International Airport in Miromar Lakes, Florida.

The project rehabilitates 12,000 feet of existing paved Runway 6/24 to maintain structural integrity and minimize foreign object debris, extending its useful life. The grant also funds rehabilitation of existing Runway 6/24 lighting infrastructure. Phase 1 consists of design activities. The period of performance extends through May 27, 2030. This award supports airport infrastructure development for facilities associated with Fort Myers, Florida, consistent with the Airport Improvement Program's mandate to develop a nationwide system of airports adequate to meet civil aeronautics needs and support long-term economic benefits.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project rehabilitates 12,000 feet of existing paved runway 6/24 to maintain the structural integrity and minimize foreign object debris to extend its useful life. This project rehabilitates existing runway 6/24 lighting to extend its useful life. This grant funds phase 1, which consists of design. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with fort myers, florida.