Construct/expand hangar

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded the Illinois Department of Transportation $549,473.68 under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) on September 8, 2025, with a completion date of September 7, 2029. This project grant supports hangar construction and expansion at nonprimary airports throughout Illinois. The award operates as a state block grant program, enabling IDOT to administer and distribute federal funding to eligible nonprimary airports within the state for qualifying infrastructure improvements.

Through this block grant mechanism, IDOT will manage federal resources to support airport sponsors in developing critical aviation infrastructure. The program aligns with the FAA's strategic objectives of safety and operational excellence by enabling modernization of airport facilities at smaller, regional airports across Illinois that may lack independent access to federal airport improvement funding. Eligible uses of funds under the Airport Improvement Program include runway rehabilitation, taxiway improvements, lighting systems, drainage enhancements, and related infrastructure projects necessary to maintain adequate airport systems supporting civil aviation needs.

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.