Acquire easements/land for approaches

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded White County, Indiana a Project Grant of $152,627.37 under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) on August 18, 2025, with an ultimate completion date of August 17, 2029. This grant funds the acquisition of four easements to protect the approach to Runway 18/36 at Monticello Airport's Runway 36 end. The easement acquisitions will bring the airport into conformity with current Federal Aviation Administration standards for runway approach safety areas, a critical component of airport infrastructure development and safety enhancement.

The grant directly benefits Monticello Airport and the surrounding White County region by establishing federally-funded runway approach protection through strategic easement acquisition. This project aligns with the Airport Improvement Program's core objective of supporting airport infrastructure investments necessary for a safe and efficient national airport system. The four-year project timeline accommodates the land acquisition, title work, and administrative closure processes typical of easement-based airport safety projects under FAA jurisdiction.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project acquires 4 easements to protect the approach to runway 18/36, on the runway 36 end, to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with monticello, indiana.