Install weather reporting equipment

The City of Webster City received a Project Grant award of $219,966.32 from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) on August 14, 2025, with a completion date of August 13, 2029. This grant funds the acquisition and installation of an Automated Weather Observing System (AWOS-III P/T) at Webster City Airport to provide site-specific weather reporting and information capabilities. The AWOS-III P/T is a specialized automated meteorological equipment system designed to enhance airport operational safety and decision-making through continuous, real-time weather data collection and dissemination.

This project represents a partial federal investment in the broader airport infrastructure development initiative, with supplemental funding provided through a separate Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act grant that covers the remaining eligible project costs. The Airport Improvement Program, administered by the FAA, supports the modernization and maintenance of airport infrastructure nationwide to ensure safe and efficient airport operations. Upon completion, the weather observing system will benefit all airport users and stakeholders in the Webster City area by improving aviation safety, operational efficiency, and weather-dependent decision-making processes.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project acquires and installs a new automated weather observing system awos-III P/T to provide site-specific weather information. This grant funds a portion of the total project. . This project is associated with a infrastructure investment and jobs act grant that funds the remaining eligible portion of the project. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with webster city, iowa.