Reconstruct runway lighting; install runway visual guidance system

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded the City of Osceola a Project Grant totaling $289,749.65 under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106), which includes funding mechanisms from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs and COVID-19 Airports Programs. The award, executed on July 9, 2025, with an ultimate completion date of July 8, 2029, funds the reconstruction of runway lighting infrastructure and installation of a runway visual guidance system on Runway 18/36 at Osceola Municipal Airport in Osceola, Iowa. These improvements address aging lighting infrastructure that has reached the end of its useful life.

The project directly supports the FAA's strategic objectives of enhancing airport safety and operational excellence by modernizing critical airfield infrastructure. The runway lighting reconstruction and visual guidance system installation will improve airport safety and operational efficiency while supporting the continued development of civil aviation infrastructure in the region. As the awardee, the City of Osceola will oversee project execution, maintain required accounting records for three years following the final expenditure report, and submit periodic progress reports documenting project milestones, contract awards, and fund obligations throughout the four-year implementation period.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project reconstructs the existing lighting on runway 18/36 that has reached the end of its useful life. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with osceola, iowa.