Rehabilitate runway lighting; rehabilitate runway

The Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Great Lakes Region awarded $251,094.74 to Laporte Municipal Airport Authority on September 13, 2025, under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) to fund Phase 1 design work for runway rehabilitation and runway lighting rehabilitation at Laporte Municipal Airport in La Porte, Indiana.

The project will rehabilitate 2,800 feet of existing paved Runway 14/32 to maintain structural integrity and minimize foreign object debris, extending the runway's useful life. The grant also funds rehabilitation of Runway 14/32 lighting to extend its service life. Phase 1, funded by this grant, consists of design work. The grant includes future year funding planned for subsequent project phases, subject to appropriations.

The period of performance extends from September 13, 2025, through September 12, 2029. Work is performed in La Porte, Indiana. The assistance type is a Project Grant.

Activities and expected outcomes

This grant includes future year funding planned for this project, subject to appropriations. This project rehabilitates 2,800 feet of existing paved runway 14/32 to maintain the structural integrity and minimize foreign object debris to extend its useful life. This project rehabilitates existing runway 14/32 lighting to extend its useful life. This grant funds phase 1, which consists of design. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with LA porte, indiana.