Construct/expand hangar

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) $450,051.58 under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) on September 8, 2025, with an ultimate completion date of September 7, 2029. This project grant establishes a state block grant program enabling IDOT to administer Airport Improvement Program sub-awards to nonprimary airports throughout Illinois. The primary deliverable is hangar construction and expansion at eligible airports within the state, supporting the FAA's strategic objectives of safety, operational excellence, and long-term economic benefits through transportation infrastructure investment.

IDOT, as the prime awardee and state transportation authority, will serve as the administrative entity responsible for distributing federal funding to nonprimary airports across Illinois for infrastructure improvements. The grant program aligns with the FAA's mission to develop and maintain a nationwide system of public-use airports adequate to meet civil aeronautics needs. As the designated state entity with extensive experience managing federal aviation infrastructure grants exceeding $100 million in prior Airport Improvement Program awards, IDOT will manage project selection, oversight, and compliance for participating airports throughout the performance period.

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.