Install runway visual guidance system; rehabilitate runway lighting

The City of Herington, Kansas received a $113,684.21 Project Grant from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) on August 28, 2025, with an ultimate completion date of August 27, 2029. This grant funds a portion of infrastructure improvements at the Morris County Airport runway 17/35, specifically supporting the installation of a Precision Approach Path Indicator (PAPI) system at both runway ends and a Runway End Identifier Lights (REIL) system to bring the airport into conformity with current Federal Aviation Administration standards. The grant also covers rehabilitation of the existing runway lighting infrastructure to extend its useful life.

The project is part of a larger coordinated effort, with this grant funding eligible project costs while an associated Airport Improvement Program grant provides funding for the remaining eligible project expenses. Upon completion, these infrastructure improvements will enhance runway safety and operational capabilities at Morris County Airport, supporting the Federal Aviation Administration's strategic objectives of safety and operational excellence while maintaining adequate public-use airport infrastructure for civil aeronautics needs.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project installs precision approach path indicator system for existing runway 17/35, at the 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 the 17 and 35 ends, to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This project rehabilitates the existing lighting on runway 17/35 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 morris (COUNTY), kansas.