Reconstruct runway signage; reconstruct airport lighting vault; rehabilitate runway lighting

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded a $1.71 million project grant to Hamilton County Airport Authority on September 11, 2025, under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) to support critical infrastructure improvements at airports associated with Zionsville, Indiana. The award funds Phase 1 of a multi-phase airport modernization initiative with an expected completion date of September 10, 2029.

The grant finances three primary infrastructure components: reconstruction of runway signage on Runway 18/36 that has reached the end of its useful life, reconstruction of an existing airport lighting vault building and associated equipment, and rehabilitation of runway lighting systems to extend operational life. Phase 1 specifically supports cable and counterpoise wire replacement activities. These projects address aging airport infrastructure critical to safe and efficient operations, consistent with the FAA's strategic objectives of safety and operational excellence through the Airport Improvement Program's mandate to maintain a comprehensive system of public-use airports adequate to meet civil aeronautics needs.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project reconstructs an existing lighting vault building and equipment that has reached the end of its useful life. This project reconstructs existing runway 18/36 signage that has reached the end of its useful life. This project rehabilitates existing runway 18/36 lighting to extend its useful life. This grant funds phase 1, which consists of cable and counterpoise wire replacement. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with zionsville, indiana.