Reconstruct runway

The City of Perry received a $3.785 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 5, 2025, with an ultimate completion date of September 4, 2029. This grant funds the final phase of a comprehensive runway reconstruction project at Perry Municipal Airport in Perry, Iowa, which involves the reconstruction of 4,000 feet of existing concrete Runway 14/32 that has reached the end of its useful life.

The project deliverables include runway pavement narrowing and taxiway lighting reconfiguration to modernize the airport's infrastructure and enhance operational efficiency. As a civilian airport infrastructure investment, this grant supports the FAA's strategic objectives of safety and operational excellence while maintaining an adequate nationwide system of public-use airports. The four-year project timeline accommodates design completion, construction execution, and project closeout activities consistent with standard Airport Improvement Program award structures.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project reconstructs 4,000 feet of existing concrete runway 14/32 that has reached the end of its useful life. . This grant funds the final phase, which consists of reconstruction to narrow the runway pavement and reconfigure the taxiway lights. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with perry, iowa.