Rehabilitate runway

The City of Seymour, operating as the Seymour Municipal Airport Authority, received a $2.02 million Project Grant from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under the Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs (CFDA 20.106). Awarded on September 18, 2025, with a completion date of September 17, 2029, this grant funds Phase 2 construction activities for the rehabilitation of 5,400 feet of existing paved Runway 14/32 at Seymour Municipal Airport in Seymour, Indiana.

The project will rehabilitate the runway to maintain structural integrity, minimize foreign object debris (FOD), and extend the runway's useful life. This infrastructure improvement aligns with the FAA's strategic objectives of safety and operational excellence by supporting the development of a nationwide system of airports adequate to meet civil aeronautics needs. The grant represents continued federal investment in regional airport infrastructure and contributes to the long-term economic benefits of the Seymour community through enhanced transportation infrastructure.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project rehabilitates 5,400 feet of existing paved runway 14/32 to maintain the structural integrity and minimize foreign object debris to extend its useful life. This grant funds phase 2, which consists of construction. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with seymour, indiana.