Rehabilitate runway lighting

This federal Project Grant award, provided by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106), funds the rehabilitation of the existing runway 17/35 lighting system at the Morris County Airport in Herington, Kansas. The $122,222.22 grant covers two phases of the project: the first phase to rehabilitate 3,138 feet of the runway lighting system, and the final phase to rehabilitate an additional 1,046 feet. The goal of this infrastructure improvement project is to enhance safe airfield operations during low visibility conditions by replacing the runway lighting system that has reached the end of its useful life. The City of Herington, the award recipient, is a U.S. local government entity experienced in managing federal grant funding for airport development and public safety initiatives.

Activities and expected outcomes

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 the final phase, which consists of rehabilitating 1,046 feet of the existing runway 17/35 lighting system. This grant funds the first phase, 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.