Acquire easements/land for approaches

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded the Illinois Department of Transportation $282,125.26 under the Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs (CFDA 20.106) effective September 8, 2025, with completion targeted for September 7, 2029. This project grant funds the acquisition of easements and land necessary for airport approach improvements to support nonprimary airport infrastructure development within Illinois.

Under this state block grant program administration award, the Illinois Department of Transportation will manage and distribute federal funding to eligible nonprimary airports throughout the state to support Airport Improvement Program sub-awards. The grant enables airport sponsors to conduct essential infrastructure acquisitions and improvements that strengthen Illinois's comprehensive system of public-use airports while meeting the FAA's strategic objectives of safety and operational excellence. The four-year project period accommodates the planning, acquisition, and administrative closeout activities required for approach easement and land acquisition projects at participating nonprimary 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.