Reconstruct apron

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded a Project Grant of $149,341.05 to the Decatur Park District (operating as Decatur Airport Dept) on September 8, 2025, under the Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs (CFDA 20.106). This Phase 1 design grant funds the reconstruction planning for 21,817 square yards of deteriorated apron pavement at the South T-Hangar at Decatur Airport in Long Creek, Illinois. The grant is scheduled for ultimate completion by September 7, 2029, and will provide essential federal infrastructure funding to support the airport's long-term operational and safety requirements.

The grant specifically funds design services for the apron pavement reconstruction project, which represents the initial phase of a planned infrastructure modernization effort at the Decatur Airport. As a civilian airport authority and experienced federal grant recipient, the Decatur Park District will utilize this funding to develop comprehensive design specifications and project documentation necessary to proceed with subsequent construction phases. This investment aligns with the FAA's strategic objectives of maintaining a safe and efficient nationwide airport system capable of meeting civil aeronautics needs and supporting regional economic development through improved transportation infrastructure.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project reconstructs 21,817 square yards of the existing south t-hangar apron pavement that has reached the end of its useful life. This grant funds phase 1, which consists of design. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with decatur, illinois.