Install runway visual guidance system; rehabilitate runway lighting

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded a $333,333.33 Project Grant under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) to the City of Herington, Kansas to install a Precision Approach Path Indicator System and Runway End Identifier Lights System for Runway 17/35, as well as rehabilitate 3,138 feet of the existing runway lighting system. The grant, awarded on August 27, 2024, will fund Phase 1 of the project, which aims to bring the Morris County Airport into conformity with current safety standards and enhance safe airfield operations during low visibility conditions. The project is expected to be completed by August 26, 2028.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project installs precision approach path indicator system for existing runway 17/35, at runway 17 and 35 ends, to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This project installs runway end identifier lights system for existing runway 17/35, at runway 17 and 35 ends, to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This project rehabilitates the existing runway 17/35 lighting system that has reached the end of its useful life and requires rehabilitation to enhance safe airfield operations during low visibility conditions. This grant funds phase 1, which consists of rehabilitating 3,138 feet of the existing runway 17/35 lighting system. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with morris (COUNTY), kansas.