Construct/expand hangar

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) a Project Grant totaling $157,693.68 under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) to support the construction and expansion of airport hangar infrastructure. The award, effective September 8, 2025, with a completion date of September 7, 2029, provides federal funding administered through Illinois's state block grant program to support nonprimary airport infrastructure improvements throughout the state. IDOT will serve as the prime grant administrator, distributing these funds to eligible airports within Illinois as sub-awards under the FAA's Airport Improvement Program framework.

This project contributes to the FAA's strategic objectives of safety, operational excellence, and long-term economic benefits by funding critical airport facility improvements across Illinois's nonprimary airport system. Through the state block grant mechanism, the funds will support hangar construction and expansion projects that enhance airport infrastructure capacity and operational capabilities at participating facilities included in the National Plan of Integrated Airports Systems, with project activities extending through the four-year performance period ending September 2029.

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.