Rehabilitate runway

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Great Lakes Region, awarded $2,566,931.58 to the Fulton County Airport Authority on September 18, 2025, under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) to complete the final construction phase of a runway rehabilitation project. The grant funds the rehabilitation of 5,001 feet of existing paved Runway 11/19 at Rochester Airport in Rochester, Indiana. This infrastructure investment is designed to maintain structural integrity, minimize foreign object debris, and extend the runway's useful life while supporting the airport's long-term operational efficiency and safety standards.

The project is scheduled for completion by September 17, 2029, and represents part of the Fulton County Airport Authority's comprehensive approach to airport infrastructure enhancement. As a local government entity managing critical transportation infrastructure for the Rochester region, the airport authority has utilized prior FAA grant funding for complementary improvements including runway lighting system reconstruction, navigational aids installation, and hangar construction. This runway rehabilitation project aligns with the FAA's strategic objectives of safety, operational excellence, and long-term economic benefits through transportation infrastructure investment while maintaining adequate public-use airport systems to serve civil aeronautics needs.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project rehabilitates 5,001 feet of existing paved runway 11/19 to maintain the structural integrity and minimize foreign object debris to extend its useful life. . This grant funds the final phase, which consist of construction. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with rochester, indiana.