Rehabilitate runway

The Springfield Airport Authority received a $775,180 Project Grant from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Great Lakes Region under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) on August 15, 2025, to support Phase 2 final design activities for runway rehabilitation at Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport in Bissell, Illinois. The project will rehabilitate 7,400 feet of existing paved Runway 13/31 to maintain structural integrity, minimize foreign object debris, and extend the runway's useful life. This award represents a planning and design phase of a larger infrastructure initiative, with project completion anticipated by August 14, 2029.

The Airport Improvement Program provides federal funding to support airport infrastructure development and modernization nationwide, including runway reconstruction and rehabilitation projects such as this one. As a municipal airport authority, Springfield Airport Authority has demonstrated extensive experience managing FAA-funded infrastructure projects totaling over $20 million, positioning it to execute the final design phase of this runway rehabilitation project effectively.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project rehabilitates 7,400 feet of existing paved runway 13/31 to maintain the structural integrity and minimize foreign object debris to extend its useful life. This grant funds phase 2, which consists of final design. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with springfield, illinois.