Reseal/resurface runway; reseal/resurface taxiway; reseal/resurface apron; reseal/resurface taxilane

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded the Illinois Department of Transportation $230,046.32 under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) on September 4, 2025, with a project completion date of September 3, 2029. This project grant establishes a state block grant program through which IDOT administers federal funding for nonprimary airport infrastructure improvements across Illinois. The grant funds runway, taxiway, apron, and taxilane reseal and resurfacing activities at eligible airports throughout the state.

As the prime awardee, IDOT distributes federal funds to eligible sub-recipients, including the City of Fairfield, which received a subaward on November 13, 2024 for airfield pavement maintenance and pavement markings. This structure enables IDOT to serve as the state's administrative entity for Federal Aviation Administration infrastructure investments while allowing local airport operators and municipalities to undertake critical pavement preservation projects that maintain safe and operational airport infrastructure statewide.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project awards a state block grant program grant to the state of illinois to administer airport improvement program sub-awards for nonprimary airports within the state. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports in the illinois state block grant program.