Reconstruct runway lighting; obstruction marking/lighting/removal

The Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Central Region awarded $466,315.79 on July 6, 2026, to the City of Hill City to reconstruct existing runway 18/36 lighting and remove ground penetrations identified as obstructions by the Federal Aviation Administration, bringing Hill City Municipal Airport into conformity with current standards. The work is funded under the Airport Infrastructure Grants program (CFDA 20.117).

The runway lighting has reached the end of its useful life. This grant funds a portion of the eligible project costs; a companion Airport Improvement Program grant funds the remaining eligible portion. Performance occurs at Hill City, Kansas, with an ultimate completion date of July 5, 2030. The assistance type is a project grant, with funds released upon application for reimbursement of expenses.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project reconstructs existing runway 18/36 lighting that has reached the end of its useful life. This project removes ground penetration identified as an obstruction by the federal aviation administration to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This grant funds a portion of the project. This grant is associated with an airport improvement program grant that funds the remaining eligible portion of the 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 hill city, kansas.