Install runway visual guidance system

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded the Illinois Department of Transportation $178,664.21 under the Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs (CFDA 20.106) on September 4, 2025. This project grant establishes a state block grant program to administer Airport Improvement Program sub-awards for nonprimary airports within Illinois. The award supports the FAA's strategic objectives of safety, operational excellence, and long-term economic benefits through transportation infrastructure investment at eligible civilian public-use airports included in the National Plan of Integrated Airports Systems. The project period extends through September 3, 2029.

Under this block grant authority, the Illinois Department of Transportation passed through funding to Marshall County Airport to install Runway End Identifier Lights on Runway 13 End, a navigational aid (NAVAID) improvement project awarded August 1, 2025. This sub-award represents the program's focus on enhancing airport infrastructure safety and operational capacity at regional facilities. The grant funds support the development and modernization of airport infrastructure across Illinois's nonprimary airport system, enabling local airport sponsors to implement critical safety and operational improvements that contribute to the nationwide system of adequate public-use airports.

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.