Rehabilitate runway

The City of Madison received a $134,352.63 Project Grant from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) on September 18, 2025, with an ultimate completion date of September 17, 2029. This award funds Phase 1 preliminary engineering studies for the rehabilitation of 5,000 feet of existing paved Runway 03/21 at Madison Municipal Airport. The project is designed to maintain the runway's structural integrity, minimize foreign object debris (FOD), and extend the facility's useful life.

The preliminary engineering phase will support the comprehensive planning and design necessary to develop a detailed rehabilitation strategy for the runway infrastructure. Upon successful completion of Phase 1, findings and recommendations are anticipated to inform subsequent phases of construction and implementation. This grant demonstrates the FAA's continued investment in maintaining and modernizing airport infrastructure at civilian public-use facilities included in the National Plan of Integrated Airports Systems, supporting the agency's strategic objectives of safety and operational excellence.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project rehabilitates 5,000 feet of existing paved runway 03/21 to maintain the structural integrity and minimize foreign object debris to extend its useful life. This grant funds phase 1, which consists of the preliminary engineering studies. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with madison, indiana.