Reseal/resurface runway; reseal/resurface taxiway; reseal/resurface apron; reconstruct airfield signage/markings

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) a Project Grant totaling $354,751.58 under the Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs (CFDA 20.106). The award, dated September 8, 2025, with an ultimate completion date of September 7, 2029, funds a state block grant program enabling IDOT to administer Airport Improvement Program sub-awards to nonprimary airports throughout Illinois. The grant supports critical airfield infrastructure improvements including runway reseal/resurface, taxiway reseal/resurface, apron reseal/resurface, and reconstruction of airfield signage and markings.

Under this award, IDOT has issued a federal grant sub-award to the City of Vandalia (Vandalia Municipal Airport) dated December 5, 2025, for airfield pavement maintenance projects. The FAA funding through IDOT enables eligible nonprimary airports within the state to access federal resources for essential infrastructure preservation and modernization, supporting the FAA's strategic objectives of safety, operational excellence, and long-term economic benefits through transportation infrastructure investment across Illinois's airport system.

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.