Rehabilitate runway

The City of Manchester received a $115,789.47 Project Grant from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) to rehabilitate 3,465 feet of existing paved Runway 18/36 at Manchester Airport in Iowa. The project, which commenced on August 8, 2025, with an anticipated completion date of August 7, 2029, focuses on maintaining structural integrity, minimizing foreign object debris, and extending the runway's useful life. This grant represents a portion of the total project cost, with an associated Airport Improvement Program grant funding the remaining eligible project expenses.

The rehabilitation work supports the FAA's strategic objectives of safety and operational excellence while maintaining a comprehensive nationwide system of public-use airports. The City of Manchester has demonstrated consistent engagement with federal airport infrastructure funding, having received approximately $949,733 in federal grants between 2021 and 2025 for related airport improvement initiatives, including land acquisition and runway structural improvements under the same federal grant program.

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 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 manchester, iowa.