Rehabilitate runway

The City of Portland received a $166,497.89 Project Grant award dated August 5, 2025, from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106), which encompasses traditional Airport Improvement Program funding, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) appropriations, and COVID-19 relief grant programs. The award funds Phase 1 design services for the rehabilitation of 4,000 feet of existing paved Runway 9/27 at Portland Municipal Airport in Portland, Indiana, with a project completion deadline of August 4, 2029.

This grant supports infrastructure maintenance and modernization efforts aimed at preserving the structural integrity of the runway and extending its useful life. The design phase represents the initial stage of a broader runway rehabilitation project, consistent with the FAA's strategic objectives of safety, operational excellence, and long-term economic benefits through transportation infrastructure investment. Upon completion of the design phase, the project outcomes will inform subsequent construction phases necessary to restore the runway to full operational capacity.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project rehabilitates 4,000 feet of existing paved runway 9/27 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 portland, indiana.