Reconstruct airfield guidance signs; install miscellaneous navaids

This federal Project Grant award from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) provides $364,980 in funding to the County of Stevens in Hugoton, Kansas. The grant supports the reconstruction of 11 existing airfield guidance sign fixtures to meet FAA standards, as well as the replacement of the airport's wind cone that has reached the end of its useful life and no longer meets FAA design requirements. This grant funding represents the final phase of a multi-year airport infrastructure upgrade project focused on improving the safety and operational efficiency of the Hugoton airport. The award period extends from August 2024 through August 2028.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project reconstructs 11 of the existing airfield guidance sign fixtures to meet federal aviation administration standards. This project replaces the airport's wind cone that has reached the end of its useful life and no longer meets federal aviation administration design standards. . This grant funds the final phase, which consists of replacement of the wind cone. This grant funds the second phase, which consists of reconstruction of three existing airfield guidance sign fixtures. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with hugoton, kansas.