Install weather reporting equipment

Federal Grant Award Summary

The City of Nampa was awarded $510,289.47 by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) on July 8, 2025, to acquire and install a new Automated Weather Observing System (AWOS) Type III P/T at Nampa-area airports. The project, with an ultimate completion date of July 7, 2029, will provide site-specific weather information critical for safe airport operations and enhanced situational awareness for pilots and airport personnel.

This grant award supports infrastructure modernization at the Nampa Municipal Airport and associated facilities in Nampa, Idaho. The AWOS Type III P/T installation represents a standard airport infrastructure improvement aligned with the FAA's strategic objectives of safety, operational excellence, and maintaining a comprehensive nationwide airport system. The four-year project period allows for procurement, installation, testing, and integration of the weather reporting equipment to support long-term airport operational efficiency and safety standards.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project acquires and installs a new automated weather observing system type III p/t to provide site-specific weather information. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with nampa, idaho.