Install wind cone/segmented circle; install runway visual guidance system; reconstruct airport rotating beacon; reconstruct runway visual guidance system

The Illinois Department of Transportation received a $119,145.26 Project Grant award on September 8, 2025, under the Federal Aviation Administration's Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) to administer a state block grant program for nonprimary airport infrastructure improvements across Illinois. The project, with an ultimate completion date of September 7, 2029, supports the installation and reconstruction of airport navigational aids and visual guidance systems, including wind cone and segmented circle installation, runway visual guidance system installation and reconstruction, and airport rotating beacon reconstruction. These improvements enhance airport safety and operational capabilities for smaller regional airports within the state that lack primary airport status.

As a sub-award under this initiative, the City of Carmi received $119,145.26 in federal funding on May 14, 2026, to replace and install navigational aids and runway lighting equipment at Carmi Airport. Specific deliverables include replacement of the rotating beacon, wind cone, Precision Approach Path Indicator (PAPI), and Runway 36 Runway End Identifier Lights (REILs), along with installation of Runway 18 REILs. These infrastructure improvements support the FAA's strategic objectives of enhancing safety and operational excellence across Illinois's regional airport network.

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.