Reconstruct apron

The City of Tipton received a Project Grant award of $162,696.84 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), effective July 30, 2025, with an ultimate completion date of July 29, 2029. This grant funds the reconstruction of 2,000 square yards of general aviation apron pavement at Tipton Regional Airport that has reached the end of its useful life. The project addresses critical infrastructure maintenance and modernization at the airport facility serving Tipton, Iowa.

This grant represents a portion of the total project funding, with an associated Airport Improvement Program grant funding the remaining eligible project costs. The FAA's Airport Improvement Program supports the development and maintenance of airport infrastructure nationwide to ensure a safe and efficient system of public-use airports adequate to meet civil aeronautics needs. The four-year project timeline accommodates the design, construction, and closeout phases typical of FAA-funded airport infrastructure initiatives.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project reconstructs 2,000 square yards of the existing general aviation apron pavement that has reached the end of its useful life. This grant funds a portion of the total project. This grant is associated with an airport improvement program grant that funds the remaining eligible portion of the project. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with tipton, iowa.