Reconstruct terminal access road; reconstruct parking lot

The City of Oberlin received a $527,100 Project Grant award on June 2, 2025, from the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) to reconstruct critical airport infrastructure at Oberlin Municipal Airport in Oberlin, Kansas. The grant funds reconstruction of 500 feet of the terminal access road and rehabilitation of a 325-square-foot nonrevenue-generating parking lot, both of which have reached the end of their useful life. This award represents a portion of the total project costs, with an associated Airport Improvement Program grant funding the remaining eligible project expenses. The project is scheduled for completion by June 1, 2029.

The Airport Improvement Program, administered by the FAA, supports the development and modernization of airport infrastructure across the United States to enhance safety, operational efficiency, and infrastructure resilience. This grant aligns with the program's strategic focus on maintaining a comprehensive nationwide airport system and supporting long-term economic benefits through transportation infrastructure investment.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project reconstructs 500 feet of the existing terminal access road that has reached the end of its useful life. This project reconstructs the existing 325 square foot nonrevenue generating parking lot at non primary airport that has reached the end of 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. 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 oberlin, kansas.