Reconstruct runway

The City of Ames received a $1.2 million Project Grant from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) to support Phase 1 design activities for the reconstruction of Runway 01/19 at Ames Municipal Airport. The 5,700-foot runway has reached the end of its useful life, and this award, dated August 29, 2025, funds the planning and design phase of the reconstruction project, with a project completion date of August 28, 2029. This grant represents the FAA's strategic investment in airport infrastructure modernization to maintain a safe and efficient nationwide system of public-use airports.

The Airport Improvement Program, administered by the FAA, provides federal funding for airport development, modernization, and maintenance activities nationwide, including runway reconstruction and rehabilitation projects. As a Phase 1 design grant, this funding enables the City of Ames to complete the necessary planning documentation and engineering design specifications required before construction can commence. This design work is a critical preliminary step in the broader runway reconstruction initiative and supports the FAA's goal of maintaining long-term economic benefits through transportation infrastructure investment in civil aviation systems.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project reconstructs 5,700 feet of existing paved runway 01/19 that has reached the end of its useful life. This grant funds phase 1, which consists of design. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with ames, iowa.