Coronavirus aid, relief, and economic security act funds awarded as economic relief U.S. Airports affected by the prevention of, preparation for, and response to the covid-19 pandemic

This $1,589,191 Project Grant award from the Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under its Airport Improvement Program, COVID-19 Airports Programs, and Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs (CFDA 20.106) provides funding to the Friedman Memorial Airport Authority for the following projects at Friedman Memorial Airport in Hailey, Idaho:

1. Upgrades to the airport's Automated Weather Observing System.
2. Acquisition of 386.21 acres of land to enhance protection for the Runway 31 approach.
3. Reimbursement of the local share associated with the 386.21 acres of land acquired under a previous AIP grant.

The grant was awarded on August 31, 2023 and has a completion date of August 30, 2027. This funding supports the FAA's strategic goals of Safety, People, Global Leadership, and Operational Excellence by improving airport infrastructure and operations.

Activities and expected outcomes

This grant provides for airport airside development that traditionally cannot be funded with AIP resources. This project upgrades to the airport's automated weather observing system. This project acquires 386.21 acres of land to enhance protection for the runway 31 approach. This grant funds the second phase. Cares funds to reimburse the local share associated with the 386.21 acres acquired under AIP 059-2022. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with hailey, idaho.