Rehabilitate runway

This project grant, awarded on September 18, 2025, by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106), provides $157,894.74 in federal funding to the City of North Vernon for runway rehabilitation infrastructure improvements. The grant funds Phase 1 design activities for the rehabilitation of 5,000 feet of existing paved Runway 5/23 at North Vernon Municipal Airport to maintain structural integrity and extend the runway's useful life. The project is scheduled for completion by September 17, 2029.

The Airport Improvement Program, administered by the FAA in coordination with Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) provisions, supports the development and modernization of airport infrastructure nationwide to maintain a comprehensive system of public-use airports adequate to meet civil aeronautics needs. This award represents the city's continued commitment to enhancing its municipal airport infrastructure through strategic federal funding, consistent with its historical participation in FAA-funded airport improvement initiatives totaling approximately $1.44 million.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project rehabilitates 5,000 feet of existing paved runway 5/23 to maintain the structural integrity 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 north vernon, indiana.