Reconstruct runway lighting; reconstruct runway; obstruction marking\lighting\removal

The Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Central Region awarded the City of Newton $296,842.11 on July 10, 2026, under the Airport Infrastructure Grants program (CFDA 20.117) to reconstruct 3,501 feet of existing paved Runway 8/26, reconstruct runway lighting, and remove three utility poles identified by the FAA as obstructions to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. The award is one of multiple grants funding the total eligible project scope; an Airport Infrastructure Grant and an Airport Improvement Program grant fund the remaining portion. Work is performed in Newton, Kansas, with a completion date of July 10, 2029. The assistance type is a project grant.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project reconstructs 3,501 feet of existing paved runway 8/26 that has reached the end of its useful life. . This project reconstructs existing runway 08/26 lighting that has reached the end of its useful life. This project removes three utility poles identified as obstructions by the FAA to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. . This grant funds a portion of the total project. . This grant is associated with and airport infrastructure grant and an airport improvement program grant that fund the remaining eligible portion of the project. This grant is associated with and airport infrastructure grant and an airport improvement program grant that fund the remaining eligible portion of the project. . This grant is associated with and airport infrastructure grant and an airport improvement program grant that fund the remaining eligible portion of the project. . Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with newton, kansas.