Reconstruct taxiway lighting; rehabilitate airport rotating beacon

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded the City of El Dorado, Kansas a Project Grant of $293,684.21 on July 17, 2025, under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106). This grant funds the reconstruction of taxiway lighting on Taxiways B and C at El Dorado Regional Airport, along with rehabilitation of the airport's rotating beacon. These infrastructure components have reached the end of their useful lives and require modernization to maintain airport safety and operational standards. The project is anticipated to be completed by July 16, 2029.

This grant represents a portion of the total project cost, with an associated Airport Improvement Program grant funding the remaining eligible project expenses. The funding supports the FAA's strategic objectives of enhancing airport safety, operational efficiency, and infrastructure resilience as outlined in the Airport Improvement Program, which assists public-use airport sponsors in developing and maintaining a nationwide system of airports adequate to meet civil aeronautics needs.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project reconstructs the existing lighting on taxiways B and C that have reached the end of their useful lives. 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 EL dorado, kansas.