Reconstruct contract tower

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded the City of Columbus, Indiana a Project Grant totaling $18.1 million on September 24, 2025, under the Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs (CFDA 20.106). The grant funds Phase 3 of a sponsor-owned FAA Contract Tower reconstruction project, specifically the construction of 94 feet of air traffic control tower infrastructure at Columbus airports. The project is scheduled for completion by September 23, 2029, and will be performed by the City of Columbus Community Development Department at the airport facility located in Columbus, Indiana.

This grant supports the FAA's strategic objectives of safety, operational excellence, and long-term economic benefits through transportation infrastructure investment. The Contract Tower Program, which provides up to $20 million annually for airport-owned air traffic control tower projects including construction and rehabilitation, directly addresses aging infrastructure at civilian public-use airports. The award will provide federal funding for airports associated with Columbus, Indiana, enhancing air traffic control capabilities and supporting the region's aviation infrastructure modernization efforts.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project reconstructs a sponsor-owned federal aviation administration contract tower. This grant funds phase 3, which consists of 94 feet of air traffic control tower. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with columbus, indiana.