Rehabilitate runway

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded the City of Manchester a $534,644.21 project grant on July 30, 2025, under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) to rehabilitate 3,465 feet of existing paved Runway 18/36 at Manchester Airport. The rehabilitation project is designed to maintain structural integrity, minimize foreign object debris, and extend the runway's useful life through July 29, 2029. This grant funds a portion of the total project costs, with the remaining eligible portion funded through a companion Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) grant.

The project represents the City of Manchester's continued investment in airport infrastructure modernization and safety. As a civilian public-use airport facility, the runway rehabilitation aligns with the FAA's strategic objectives of safety and operational excellence while supporting long-term economic benefits through transportation infrastructure investment. The project period of approximately four years is typical for FAA airport development projects and accommodates design, construction, and closeout activities.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project rehabilitates 3,465 feet of existing paved runway 18/36 to maintain the structural integrity and minimize foreign object debris to extend its useful life. 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 manchester, iowa.