Acquire aircraft rescue & fire fighting vehicle; acquire snow removal equipment

The Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Great Lakes Region awarded a $2,222,222.22 Project Grant to the Gary/Chicago International Airport Authority under the Airport Improvement Program, COVID-19 Airports Programs, and Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs (CFDA 20.106). The grant will fund the acquisition of one new and one replacement carrier vehicle with broom equipment to enhance the airport's snow removal capabilities during adverse weather conditions. Additionally, the grant provides funding to acquire one replacement aircraft rescue and firefighting vehicle to help the airport continue meeting safety requirements under 14 CFR Part 139. The intended beneficiaries are airports associated with Gary, Indiana. The period of performance is September 13, 2022 through September 12, 2026.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project acquires one new and one replacement carrier vehicle with broom equipment to enhance the airport's ability to clear the airfield during adverse weather conditions. . This project acquires one replacement aircraft rescue and fire fighting vehicle to assist the airport to continue meeting 14 CFR part 139 safety requirements. . Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with gary, indiana.