Reconstruct runway visual guidance system

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Great Lakes Region, awarded Huntington Municipal Airport a Project Grant of $334,487.37 on September 5, 2025, under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) to reconstruct the Runway 10/28 visual guidance systems. The project encompasses replacement of the Runway End Identifier Lights (REIL) system and the Precision Approach Path Indicator (PAPI) system at both runway thresholds, which have exceeded their useful operational lives. The grant funds a reimbursable agreement with the FAA to perform a flight check to validate system functionality, with this reimbursable agreement scheduled for completion in December 2025.

The project is anticipated to conclude by September 4, 2029, with the ultimate beneficiary being airports associated with Huntington, Indiana. The reconstruction of these critical runway visual guidance systems will enhance approach and landing safety by providing pilots with precise visual cues during instrument approaches, supporting the FAA's strategic objectives of safety and operational excellence in the national aviation infrastructure system.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project reconstructs the runway end identifier lights system and precision approach path indicator system for runway 10/28, at both runway thresholds, that have reached the end of their useful lives. This grant funds a reimbursable agreement for the FAA to perform a flight check. The reimbursable agreement is scheduled to conclude in december 2025. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with huntington, indiana.