Reconstruct runway lighting; reconstruct runway signage; reconstruct airport rotating beacon; reconstruct runway visual guidance system

This $666,666.67 Project Grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) will fund the reconstruction and modernization of critical airport infrastructure for the North Vernon Municipal Airport in North Vernon, Indiana. The grant will support the reconstruction of the runway lighting, runway signage, airport rotating beacon, and runway visual guidance system that have reached the end of their useful life. The project will also include a reimbursable agreement for the FAA to perform a flight check of the new system, scheduled for completion by June 2028. This grant represents the final phase of the airport infrastructure upgrade project, focusing on the construction activities necessary to rehabilitate and enhance the airport's core operational capabilities.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project reconstructs precision approach path indicator system for existing runway 5/23, at both runway ends, that has reached the end of its useful life. This project reconstructs the existing runway 5/23 signage that has reached the end of its useful life. This project reconstructs the existing lighting on runway 5/23 that has reached the end of its useful life. This project replaces one existing airport rotating beacon that has reached the end of its useful life. This grant funds the final phase, which consists of construction and includes a reimbursable agreement for the FAA to perform a flight check of the new system. The reimbursable agreement is scheduled to conclude in june 2028. This grant funds the final phase, which consists of construction. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with north vernon, indiana.