Reconstruct runway lighting; reconstruct taxiway lighting; install runway visual guidance system; reconstruct airfield guidance signs

This federal Project Grant award, provided by the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106), will deliver critical infrastructure improvements at the Hugoton Airport in Hugoton, Kansas. The $598,934.44 grant funds the final phase of a comprehensive project to reconstruct the existing runway and taxiway lighting, install a new runway visual guidance system, and replace aging airfield guidance signs. Specifically, the grant will install precision approach path indicators and runway end identifier lights to bring the airport into conformity with current standards, as well as reconstruct 11 existing airfield signs and the lighting on Runway 2/20 and Taxiway A that have reached the end of their useful life. The County of Stevens, the local government entity serving as the grant recipient, will oversee the implementation of these airport infrastructure upgrades, which are scheduled for completion by July 23, 2028.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project installs precision approach path indicator systems for existing runway 2/20, at the runway 2 and 20 ends, to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This project installs runway end identifier lights systems for existing runway 2/20, at the runway 2 and 20 ends, to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This project reconstructs 11 existing airfield signage that has reached the end of their useful lives. This project reconstructs the existing lighting on runway 2/20 that has reached the end of its useful life. This project reconstructs the existing lighting on taxiway a that has reached the end of its useful life. This grant funds the final phase, which consists of construction. This grant funds the final phase, which consists of reconstruction of eight existing airfield guidance sign fixtures. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with hugoton, kansas.