Rehabilitate runway

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Great Lakes Region awarded $2.03 million under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) to the City of Elkhart, Indiana, effective September 5, 2025, with a completion date of September 4, 2029. This Project Grant funds the final construction phase of runway rehabilitation at Elkhart Municipal Airport, specifically the restoration of 4,001 linear feet of existing paved Runway 18/36. The project is designed to maintain structural integrity, minimize foreign object debris, and extend the runway's useful life to support continued safe and efficient airport operations.

The Airport Improvement Program, which encompasses traditional AIP funding as well as Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) and COVID-19 relief appropriations, supports the development and modernization of airport infrastructure nationwide. The Elkhart Municipal Airport runway rehabilitation project is one of several infrastructure improvements undertaken by the municipality, including taxilane development and hangar construction, all funded through competitive FAA grants administered by the Great Lakes Region to strengthen regional aviation infrastructure and support the airport's long-term operational and financial sustainability.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project rehabilitates 4,001FEET of existing paved runway 18/36 to maintain the structural integrity and minimize foreign object debris to extend its useful life. This grant funds the final phase, which consists of construction. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with elkhart, indiana.