Reseal apron pavement

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded the City of Meade a Project Grant of $115,789.47 under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) on August 7, 2025, with an ultimate completion date of August 6, 2029. This grant funds a portion of a pavement resealing project at a non-primary airport in Meade, Kansas, specifically covering the resealing of 18,000 square yards of existing apron pavement and joints to extend the facility's useful life. The project is complemented by an associated Airport Improvement Program grant that funds the remaining eligible project costs.

The Airport Improvement Program, which encompasses traditional AIP (Airport Improvement Program) funding, IIJA (Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act) appropriations, and COVID-19 relief grants, supports infrastructure development and modernization of public-use airports nationwide. The resealing initiative represents a maintenance and preservation activity consistent with the program's objective of developing a nationwide system of airports adequate to meet civil aeronautics needs while supporting long-term economic and operational benefits through transportation infrastructure investment.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project reseals 18,000 square yards of the existing apron pavement and joints at a non primary airport 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 meade, kansas.